Serving 108 students in grades 6-12, Way Niles 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Way Niles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Way Niles's student population of 108 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Way Niles 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 Way Niles is 0.45, which is less 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
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Way Niles's ranking?
Way Niles is ranked #2222 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Way Niles?
The graduation rate of Way Niles is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Way Niles?
108 students attend Way Niles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Way Niles students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Way Niles offer ?
Way Niles offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Way Niles part of?
Way Niles is part of Niles Community Schools School District.
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