Niles Community Schools School District

1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120-2995
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,397 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 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,397 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Niles Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#357 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Niles Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Niles Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Niles Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Niles Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.55
# American Indian Students
21 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
382 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
335 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
10%
18%
# White Students
2,285 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
356 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
320
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
271
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
260
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
224
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
9
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,353 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,761 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Niles Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$43 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Niles Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,353
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Niles Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,761
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Niles Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Niles Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Niles
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Niles Cedar Lane
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-9554
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southside Special Educ School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Grades: 4-12
| 38 students
Rank: #44.
Eastside Connections School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Niles Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Eagle St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #66.
Howardellis Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2788 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4633
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
Ring Lardner Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 North 17th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #88.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 West Chicago Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education
Alternative School
620 E Main St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Virtual School
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0736
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
2020 North 5th St
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 3,397 students.
What is the rank of Niles Community Schools School District?
Niles Community Schools School District is ranked #352 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 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 $12,761 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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