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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,292 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Niles Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,292 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Niles Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#365 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
66%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
11%
18%
% White
66%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,810 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,168 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,810
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,168
$17,693
Best Niles Community Schools School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastside Connections School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Special Educ School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Grades: 4-12
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Niles Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 Eagle St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #44.
Howardellis Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2788 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4633
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4633
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W Chicago Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5900
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #66.
Ring Lardner Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 17th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Way Niles
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Rank: #88.
Niles Cedar Lane
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-9554
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-9554
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education
Alternative School
620 E Main St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
2020 N 5th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-1982
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 3,292 students.
What is the rank of Niles Community Schools School District?
Niles Community Schools School District is ranked #359 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
66% of Niles Community Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $13,168 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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