Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Niles Cedar Lane ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Niles Cedar Lane ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Niles Cedar Lane's student population of 119 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Niles Cedar Lane ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niles Cedar Lane is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
13%
18%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niles Cedar Lane's ranking?
Niles Cedar Lane is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Niles Cedar Lane?
The graduation rate of Niles Cedar Lane is 40-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Niles Cedar Lane?
119 students attend Niles Cedar Lane.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Niles Cedar Lane students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niles Cedar Lane?
Niles Cedar Lane has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Niles Cedar Lane offer ?
Niles Cedar Lane offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Niles Cedar Lane part of?
Niles Cedar Lane is part of Niles Community Schools School District.
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