- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce Township, MI
James R Geisler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James R Geisler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263516007080
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James R Geisler Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Commerce Township · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James R Geisler Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James R Geisler Middle School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Commerce Township, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516007080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
James R Geisler Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 263516007080 · Commerce Township, MI Other · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 23:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
James R Geisler Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
James R Geisler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walled Lake No
Walled Lake Northern High School
1,383 students
- Walled Lake Ce
Walled Lake Central High School
1,182 students
- Walled Lake We
Walled Lake Western High School
1,033 students
- Clifford H Sma
Clifford H Smart Middle School
888 students
- Walnut Creek M
Walnut Creek Middle School
641 students
- This school
James R Geisler Middle School
620 students
What this shows James R Geisler Middle School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How James R Geisler Middle School compares
James R Geisler Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,362
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 19.7%
Asian 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, James R Geisler Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools reports $15,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James R Geisler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James R Geisler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about James R Geisler Middle School
How many students attend James R Geisler Middle School?
James R Geisler Middle School has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James R Geisler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James R Geisler Middle School is 23:1, which is 31% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James R Geisler Middle School?
35.1% of students at James R Geisler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James R Geisler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James R Geisler Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Commerce Township, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James R Geisler Middle School?
James R Geisler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James R Geisler Middle School rank among schools in Commerce Township?
By Resource Investment Index, James R Geisler Middle School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Commerce Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides James R Geisler Middle School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students), Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 students), and Walled Lake Western High School (1,033 students). See the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.