A
Very Good
91/100

James R Geisler Middle School

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 46720 W PONTIAC TRL, Commerce Township, MI 48390
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 57% · Math 53% proficient · 78th percentile in Michigan
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
581
Students
enrolled
20.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%78/100reading 68th percentile, math 89th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency53% (+17 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading +3 pts, math +16 pts80th percentile (list)
Black42%27%reading +16 pts, math +15 pts82nd percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +19 pts, math +25 pts87th percentile (list)
Asian57%77%reading -20 pts, math +1 pts31st percentile (list)
Multiracial70%70%reading +20 pts, math +39 pts92nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +5 pts, math +11 pts68th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 46720 W PONTIAC TRL
City Commerce Township
ZIP Code 48390
District 2635160
NCES School ID 263516007080
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48390

Understanding the community around James R Geisler Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,172
Per Capita Income $47,477
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $266,300
Median Rent $1,479
Owner-Occupied 72.4%
Renter-Occupied 27.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James R Geisler Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 49.1%
Black 20.3%
Asian 13.4%
Hispanic/Latino 11.4%
Two or More Races 5.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 581
Teachers (FTE) 28.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James R Geisler Middle School?
James R Geisler Middle School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend James R Geisler Middle School?
James R Geisler Middle School has 581 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1.
What grades does James R Geisler Middle School serve?
James R Geisler Middle School serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does James R Geisler Middle School receive per student?
James R Geisler Middle School receives $21,318 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James R Geisler Middle School in 48390 ▼
Avg Home Value
$316,244
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,251
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
27.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026