Oak Valley Middle School vs Sarah G Banks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Valley Middle School
Commerce Township · Public middle · Grades 5–9
531 students
Sarah G Banks Middle School
Wixom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | Oak Valley Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan | Sarah G Banks Middle School Wixom, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 485 | #139 of 485 |
| National rank | #4184 of 15,369 | #5058 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 531 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 50% |
| city | Commerce Township | Wixom |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 62.0).
- •Oak Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Sarah G Banks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Oak Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 28.8%).
- •Oak Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.0).
- •Sarah G Banks Middle School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 531.
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 Oak Valley Middle School better than Sarah G Banks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Valley Middle School ranks higher (66.0 vs 62.0 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 Oak Valley Middle School and Sarah G Banks Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and Wixom in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Valley Middle School: 531. Sarah G Banks Middle School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Valley Middle School and Sarah G Banks Middle School rank in Michigan?
Oak Valley Middle School is 109th of 485 and Sarah G Banks Middle School is 139th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).