- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wixom, MI
Sarah G Banks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sarah G Banks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263516001082
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarah G Banks Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wixom · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarah G Banks Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah G Banks Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wixom, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516001082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Sarah G Banks Middle School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 263516001082 · Wixom, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 21.3:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
Sarah G Banks Middle School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sarah G Banks 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
Sarah G Banks Middle School
597 students
What this shows Sarah G Banks Middle School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarah G Banks Middle School compares
Sarah G Banks Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.1%
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Asian 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Sarah G Banks 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 Sarah G Banks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarah G Banks 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 middle 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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarah G Banks Middle School
How many students attend Sarah G Banks Middle School?
Sarah G Banks Middle School has 597 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wixom, MI. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah G Banks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah G Banks Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sarah G Banks Middle School?
31.1% of students at Sarah G Banks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarah G Banks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sarah G Banks Middle School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Wixom, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarah G Banks Middle School?
Sarah G Banks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Sarah G Banks Middle School rank among public schools in Wixom?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah G Banks Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wixom, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Sarah G Banks 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.