Sarah G Banks Middle School

www.wlcsd.org

553 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sarah G. Banks Middle School is a public school located in Wixom, Michigan, serving as part of the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with social and emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sarah G. Banks Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and arts activities designed to help students build confidence and strong interpersonal relationships. By aligning its operations with the broader mission of the Walled Lake Consolidated School District, the school focuses on utilizing modern educational resources and technology to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving academic landscape.

553

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sarah G Banks Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	50
Black	42
Asian	38
Two or More	34

White
389 (70.3 %)
Hispanic
50 (9.0 %)
Black
42 (7.6 %)
Asian
38 (6.9 %)
Two or More
34 (6.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Phone:	(248)956-2200
Website:	http://www.wlcsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 187

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 175