Way Niles

1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 143 students in grades 6-12, Way Niles ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 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:

School Overview

Way Niles's student population of 143 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Way Niles ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Way Niles is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#699 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
36%
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≥50%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
6%
18%
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White
67%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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30-39%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Way Niles's ranking?
Way Niles is ranked #699 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Way Niles?
The graduation rate of Way Niles is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Way Niles?
143 students attend Way Niles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Way Niles students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 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?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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