Cedar Lane School
Tel:
(269)684-9554
- Cedar Lane School serves 78 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Cedar Lane School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cedar Lane School's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 78 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cedar Lane School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cedar Lane School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2654 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 8% |
| Black | 10% | 18% |
| White | 68% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-59% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Niles Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cedar Lane School is Niles Comm. Schools Adult Education (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Niles Extended School Community (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ballard Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Niles Ballard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 589 students
1.6 miles
1601 West Chicago Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269)683-5900 1.6 K-5 589 - Niles Niles Comm. Schools Adult Education Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
2.1 miles
111 Spruce St
Niles, MI 49120
(269)684-4480 2.1 9-12 36 - Niles Niles Extended School Community Grades: K-12
2.1 miles
111 Spruce Street
Niles, MI 49120
(269)683-0736 2.1 K-12 n/a - Buchanan Moccasin Elementary School Grades: 2-4 | 341 students
2.9 miles
410 Moccasin St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269)695-8408 2.9 2-4 341 - Buchanan Buchanan High School Grades: 8-12 | 547 students
3.1 miles
401 West Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269)695-8403 3.1 8-12 547
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