- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Bloomfield, MI
Walnut Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263516001081
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Creek Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in West Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Creek Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in West Bloomfield, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516001081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Walnut Creek Middle School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 263516001081 · West Bloomfield, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 21.4:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
Walnut Creek Middle School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Walnut Creek 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
- This school
Walnut Creek Middle School
641 students
- James R Geisle
James R Geisler Middle School
620 students
What this shows Walnut Creek Middle School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Creek Middle School compares
Walnut Creek 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.4%
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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 |
| James R Geisler Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Creek 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
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Creek Middle School
How many students attend Walnut Creek Middle School?
Walnut Creek Middle School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Bloomfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Middle School is 21.4:1, 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 Walnut Creek Middle School?
34.7% of students at Walnut Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Creek Middle School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in West Bloomfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Creek Middle School?
Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek Middle School rank among public schools in West Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Creek Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in West Bloomfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Walnut Creek 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.