James R Geisler Middle School vs Sarah G Banks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James R Geisler Middle School
Commerce Township · Public high · Grades 6–12
620 students
Sarah G Banks Middle School
Wixom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | James R Geisler Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan | Sarah G Banks Middle School Wixom, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 591 | #139 of 485 |
| National rank | #6384 of 16,910 | #5058 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 620 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| city | Commerce Township | Wixom |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah G Banks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 57.7).
- •James R Geisler Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Sarah G Banks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Sarah G Banks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 40%).
- •James R Geisler Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 23.0).
- •James R Geisler Middle School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 597.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James R Geisler Middle School better than Sarah G Banks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah G Banks Middle School ranks higher (62.0 vs 57.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James R Geisler Middle School and Sarah G Banks Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and Wixom in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James R Geisler Middle School: 620. Sarah G Banks Middle School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James R Geisler Middle School and Sarah G Banks Middle School rank in Michigan?
James R Geisler Middle School is 188th of 591 and Sarah G Banks Middle School is 139th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).