Ring Lardner Middle School
Tel:
(269)683-6610
- Ring Lardner Middle School serves 412 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (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 48% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Ring Lardner Middle School's student population of 412 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 412 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ring Lardner Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ring Lardner Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. 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 | #1407 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 12% | 18% |
| White | 70% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 Ring Lardner Middle School is Niles Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eastside Connections School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eastside Connections School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Niles Niles Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 909 students
0.3 miles
1441 Eagle St
Niles, MI 49120
(269)683-2894 0.3 9-12 909 - Niles Eastside Connections School Grades: K-8 | 415 students
0.5 miles
315 N 14th Street
Niles, MI 49120
(269)682-2585 0.5 K-8 415 - Niles Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center Grades: 6-12 | 218 students
0.8 miles
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269)683-7484 0.8 6-12 218 - Niles Northside Child Development Center Grades: K | 105 students
1.1 miles
2020 North 5th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269)683-1982 1.1 K 105 - Niles Southside Special Education School Special Education School
Grades: 4-12 | 47 students
1.1 miles
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269)683-0421 1.1 4-12 47
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