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#2286 of 3,192 schools in MI
James R Geisler Middle School
High School · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Commerce Township, MI
A Walled Lake Consolidated Schools high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
46720 WEST PONTIAC TRL, Commerce Township, MI 48390
- Math 42% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James R Geisler Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James R Geisler Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average676/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Commerce Township), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,411
Median home value
$287,900
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Western High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,049 | Compare → |
| Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 977 | Compare → |
| Novi Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| St Catherine of Siena AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 238 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
James R Geisler Middle School is listed in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James R Geisler Middle School
James R Geisler Middle School is a public high school in Commerce Township, MI, part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 581 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,286 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James R Geisler Middle School
What grades does James R Geisler Middle School serve?
James R Geisler Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend James R Geisler Middle School?
James R Geisler Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James R Geisler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James R Geisler Middle School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James R Geisler Middle School rank in MI?
James R Geisler Middle School ranks #2,286 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is James R Geisler Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
James R Geisler Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James R Geisler Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James R Geisler Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James R Geisler Middle School a charter school?
No, James R Geisler Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James R Geisler Middle School a Title I school?
No, James R Geisler Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James R Geisler Middle School?
44.2% of students at James R Geisler Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (248) 956-2900
- Area population (ZIP 48390)
- 24,118
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48390; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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