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#1879 of 3,192 schools in MI
Walnut Creek Middle School
Middle School · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · West Bloomfield, MI
A Walled Lake Consolidated Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
7601 WALNUT LAKE RD, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
- Math 37% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Creek Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Creek Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,418
Median home value
$467,000
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford H Smart Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 906 | Compare → |
| Novi Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| West Bloomfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 976 | Compare → |
| Warner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 543 | 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
- #16 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
Walnut Creek Middle School is listed in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Creek Middle School
Walnut Creek Middle School is a public middle school in West Bloomfield, MI, part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 645 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,879 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Creek Middle School
What grades does Walnut Creek Middle School serve?
Walnut Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Walnut Creek Middle School?
Walnut Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Middle School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Creek Middle School rank in MI?
Walnut Creek Middle School ranks #1,879 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Walnut Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Walnut Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Creek Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walnut Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Walnut Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Walnut Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Creek Middle School?
40.8% of students at Walnut Creek 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (248) 956-2400
- Area population (ZIP 48323)
- 17,043
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 48323; 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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