Southside Special Educ School

1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 38 students in grades 4-12, Southside Special Educ School 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southside Special Educ School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Southside Special Educ School's student population of 38 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Southside Special Educ School 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 Southside Special Educ School is 0.32, 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)
#758 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southside Special Educ School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southside Special Educ School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
3%
18%
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White
82%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Southside Special Educ School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southside Special Educ School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southside Special Educ School's ranking?
Southside Special Educ School is ranked #758 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 Southside Special Educ School?
The graduation rate of Southside Special Educ School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Southside Special Educ School?
38 students attend Southside Special Educ School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Southside Special Educ School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Special Educ School?
Southside Special Educ School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside Special Educ School offer ?
Southside Special Educ School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Special Educ School part of?
Southside Special Educ School is part of Niles Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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