Walnut Creek Middle School

Summary:

Walnut Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in West Bloomfield, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 655. The school is part of the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 95 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walnut Creek Middle School consistently performs above the state average in M-Step and PSAT assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th and 7th-grade students scored 49.8% and 52.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively. Similarly, the school's 8th-grade students scored 50.5% and 42.3% proficient or better in Science and Social Studies, compared to the state averages of 38.8% and 29.7%. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 76.34% White, 12.67% African American, 4.12% Hispanic, and 3.97% Asian in the 2022-2023 school year. Walnut Creek Middle School has strong performance across various student subgroups, with the school's African American students ranking 26th out of 300 Michigan middle schools, and its Hispanic and English Language Learner students also performing well.

While Walnut Creek Middle School generally outperforms nearby middle schools, such as Clifford H. Smart Middle School and Novi Middle School, in certain areas, the school has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 8.2% in 2020-2021 to 32.3% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 37.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7601 Walnut Lake Rd
       West Bloomfield, MI  48323-2151


(248) 956-2400

District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,213 Help


Students who attend Walnut Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Walled Lake Central High School

Feeder schools for Walnut Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Glengary Elementary School
    Oakley Park Elementary School
    Pleasant Lake Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  645

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.0%
African American:
12.7%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walnut Creek Middle School ranks better than 87.6% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), African American (12.7%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Middle School is 20.9. 1 middle schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Walnut Creek Middle School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Creek Middle School is $14,213. 1 middle schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walnut Creek Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Creek Middle School 111th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Walnut Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Walled Lake Consolidated Schools 95th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walnut Creek Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Walnut Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.04 105th 806 87.0%
2007 82.51 85th 823 89.7%
2008 83.54 75th 839 91.1%
2009 80.95 111th 847 86.9%
2010 75.92 177th 851 79.2%
2011 78.88 130th 858 84.8%
2012 85.14 93rd 900 89.7%
2013 79.69 141st 919 84.7%
2014 79.62 143rd 921 84.5%
2015 75.37 174th 919 81.1%
2016 71.22 213th 894 76.2%
2017 79.09 125th 821 84.8%
2018 85.32 105th 838 87.5%
2019 79.30 126th 792 84.1%
2021 67.27 169th 675 75.0%
2022 67.91 193rd 776 75.1%
2023 70.99 205th 883 76.8%
2024 82.17 111th 897 87.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walnut Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.89 52nd 154 66.2%
2019 54.17 18th 46 60.9%
2023 52.21 26th 72 63.9%
2024 61.68 32nd 88 63.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walnut Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.13 91st 377 75.9%
2023 45.64 94th 199 52.8%
2024 41.52 100th 201 50.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walnut Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.55 144th 815 82.3%
2019 58.74 237th 672 64.7%
2021 58.30 163rd 523 68.8%
2022 59.44 224th 691 67.6%
2023 61.42 248th 825 69.9%
2024 78.24 91st 836 89.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Walnut Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.91 97th 794 87.8%
2019 79.77 101st 658 84.7%
2021 55.43 178th 521 65.8%
2022 60.21 201st 657 69.4%
2023 63.44 212th 770 72.5%
2024 74.07 138th 771 82.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Walnut Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.59 106th 797 86.7%
2019 72.09 138th 639 78.4%
2021 66.92 128th 540 76.3%
2022 66.97 159th 658 75.8%
2023 69.63 177th 776 77.2%
2024 83.83 89th 786 88.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Walnut Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.36 62nd 104 40.4%
2023 58.31 39th 87 55.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Walnut Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.26 12th 366 96.7%
2019 87.36 11th 196 94.4%
2022 82.20 17th 182 90.7%
2023 66.90 76th 310 75.5%
2024 80.28 26th 300 91.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walnut Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.15 57th 246 76.8%
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Rank History for White students at Walnut Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.32 107th 678 84.2%
2019 75.29 121st 624 80.6%
2021 65.51 154th 577 73.3%
2022 60.18 203rd 638 68.2%
2023 63.79 204th 688 70.3%
2024 77.75 120th 701 82.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Walnut Creek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1999 743 20 36 6 10 n/a n/a 0 815
2000 812 20 43 10 11 n/a n/a 0 896
2001 791 34 43 15 8 n/a n/a 0 891
2002 771 33 43 5 1 n/a n/a 0 853
2003 771 33 43 5 1 n/a n/a 0 853
2004 743 36 42 6 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2005 721 50 51 5 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2006 713 54 53 5 3 n/a n/a 0 828
2007 764 70 52 0 7 n/a n/a 0 893
2008 740 69 52 5 1 n/a n/a 1 868
2009 731 84 58 8 1 n/a n/a 4 886
2010 741 89 58 6 1 n/a n/a 4 899
2011 774 103 61 5 1 0 2 0 946
2012 763 119 65 8 1 0 10 0 966
2013 751 126 64 23 1 0 15 0 980
2014 695 133 54 23 2 0 13 0 920
2015 679 133 61 21 1 0 18 0 913
2016 620 106 57 12 0 0 19 0 814
2017 595 97 50 18 0 1 19 0 780
2018 538 82 44 25 0 1 21 0 711
2019 529 85 32 32 0 1 18 0 697
2020 493 90 29 34 0 1 29 0 676
2021 487 88 27 31 1 1 29 0 664
2022 479 72 30 33 1 1 23 0 639
2023 500 83 26 27 3 0 16 0 655
2024 490 82 28 29 2 0 14 0 645

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walnut Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 815 41.0 19.9 3.1
2000 896 47.0 19.1 3.3
2001 891 49.0 18.2 4.3
2002 853 54.7 15.6 5.9
2003 853 54.7 15.6 5.9
2004 828 54.7 15.1 5.8
2005 828 45.6 18.2 7.1
2006 828 49.7 16.7 8.3
2007 893 60.5 14.8 8.3
2008 868 50.5 17.2 11.2
2009 886 46.5 19.1 14.1
2010 899 49.2 18.2 18.9
2011 946 47.0 20.1 22.5
2012 966 46.9 20.5 26.7
2013 980 47.8 20.4 25.4
2014 920 45.9 20.0 25.9
2015 913 49.0 18.6 20.2
2016 814 41.0 19.8 18.2
2017 780 36.2 21.5 19.7
2018 711 34.1 20.8 27.4
2019 697 32.2 21.6 28.3
2020 676 32.1 21.0 29.6
2021 664 31.7 20.9 31.6
2022 639 31.9 20.0 34.4
2023 655 30.9 21.1 37.6
2024 645 30.8 20.9 40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walnut Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 815 41.0 19.9 3.1
2000 896 47.0 19.1 3.3
2001 891 49.0 18.2 4.3
2002 853 54.7 15.6 5.9
2003 853 54.7 15.6 5.9
2004 828 54.7 15.1 5.8
2005 828 45.6 18.2 7.1
2006 828 49.7 16.7 8.3
2007 893 60.5 14.8 8.3
2008 868 50.5 17.2 11.2
2009 886 46.5 19.1 14.1
2010 899 49.2 18.2 18.9
2011 946 47.0 20.1 22.5
2012 966 46.9 20.5 26.7
2013 980 47.8 20.4 25.4
2014 920 45.9 20.0 25.9
2015 913 49.0 18.6 20.2
2016 814 41.0 19.8 18.2
2017 780 36.2 21.5 19.7
2018 711 34.1 20.8 27.4
2019 697 32.2 21.6 28.3
2020 676 32.1 21.0 29.6
2021 664 31.7 20.9 31.6
2022 639 31.9 20.0 34.4
2023 655 30.9 21.1 37.6
2024 645 30.8 20.9 40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walnut Creek Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $442 (3.9%) $10,781 (96.1%) $11,223
2020 $499 (4.2%) $11,384 (95.8%) $11,883
2021 $794 (6.5%) $11,370 (93.5%) $12,164
2022 $1,274 (10.0%) $11,468 (90.0%) $12,742
2023 $1,065 (7.5%) $13,149 (92.5%) $14,213

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Creek Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 205th of 883 Middle schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Middle School)51.841.7
 10.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)54.752.2
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Walnut Creek Middle School)5337.5
 15.5%
   6th Grade Math (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)5441.8
 12.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Middle School)53.455.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)5753.7
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Walnut Creek Middle School)49.239.1
 10.1%
   7th Grade Math (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)5444.9
 9.1%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Walnut Creek Middle School)38.232
 6.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)40.635.2
 5.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Middle School)72.264.9
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)73.368.4
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Middle School)59.149.6
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)57.847.4
 10.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students697655
 6%
African American8583
 2.4%
American Indian03
Asian3226
 18.8%
Hispanic3227
 15.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White529500
 5.5%
Two or More Races1816
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.3%37.6%
 9.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Creek Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 645 students attended Walnut Creek Middle School.

Walnut Creek Middle School ranks 111th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Walnut Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Walled Lake Central High School

Students at Walnut Creek Middle School are 76% White, 13% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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