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Niles Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,275 students in Niles Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Niles Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,275 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Niles Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#365 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
66%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.55
# American Indian Students
29 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
379 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
331 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
10%
18%
# White Students
2,193 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
325 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
264
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
265
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
266
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
298
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
288
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
272
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
8
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,887 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,237 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,887
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,237
$17,559
Best Niles Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastside Connections School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Special Educ School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Niles Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 Eagle St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: #44.
Howardellis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2788 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4633
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4633
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Ballard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W Chicago Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5900
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #66.
Ring Lardner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 17th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #77.
Way Niles
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Grades: 6-12
| 126 students
Rank: #88.
Niles Cedar Lane
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-9554
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-9554
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
620 E Main St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Virtual School
Magnet School
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0736
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0736
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northside Child Development Center
Magnet School
2020 N 5th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-1982
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-1982
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Niles Community Schools School District?
Niles Community Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,275 students.
What is the rank of Niles Community Schools School District?
Niles Community Schools School District is ranked #362 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Niles Community Schools School District?
67% of Niles Community Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niles Community Schools School District?
Niles Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Niles Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,237 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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