At a glance
Reported students
641
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Walnut Creek Middle School: 641 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 640
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Walnut Creek Middle School
Walnut Creek Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in West Bloomfield. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. NCES reports 641 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.5%) and Black (10%). English learners represent 9.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Walnut Creek Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.5%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black10%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sarah G Banks Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
597 reported students
Clifford H Smart Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
888 reported students
Keith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
542 reported students
Commerce Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
534 reported students
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
518 reported students
Hickory Woods Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Public schools near Walnut Creek Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford H Smart Middle School Middle · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | 06–08 | 888 | 2.9 mi |
| West Bloomfield Middle School Middle · West Bloomfield School District | 06–08 | 1,008 | 3.5 mi |
| Warner Middle School Middle · Farmington Public School District | 06–08 | 559 | 4.6 mi |
| Sarah G Banks Middle School Middle · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | 06–08 | 597 | 5.6 mi |
| Novi Meadows School Middle · Novi Community School District | 05–07 | 1,048 | 6.3 mi |
| White Lake Middle School Middle · Huron Valley Schools | 06–08 | 525 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Creek Middle School
What grades does Walnut Creek Middle School serve?
Walnut Creek Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
How many students attend Walnut Creek Middle School?
Walnut Creek Middle School reported 641 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 640 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 641 students and 34.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walnut Creek Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walnut Creek Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Walled Lake Consolidated Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walnut Creek Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walnut Creek Middle School in?
Walnut Creek Middle School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, based in Walled Lake, MI, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walnut Creek Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clifford H Smart Middle School (2.9 mi), West Bloomfield Middle School (3.5 mi), Warner Middle School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.