How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Clifford H Smart Middle School | Walled Lake Western High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI | COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,033 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.8:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.8% | 30.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Clifford H Smart Middle School | Walled Lake Western High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,318 | $21,318 |
| District | Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | Walled Lake Consolidated Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Clifford H Smart Middle School | Walled Lake Western High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 55.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Clifford H Smart Middle School | Walled Lake Western High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 16 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 296:1 | 258.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.2% | 33.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 65 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.