Ring Lardner Middle School vs Southside Special Educ School
Ring Lardner Middle School and Southside Special Educ School are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.4 out of 10. Ring Lardner Middle School is significantly larger with 537 students, about 9.8× the size of Southside Special Educ School (55). In math proficiency, Ring Lardner Middle School leads at 35.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Ring Lardner Middle School
Niles, MI
5.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
537 students
Southside Special Educ School
Niles, MI
5.5/10
School4th – 12th
55 students
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| Metric | Ring Lardner Middle School | Southside Special Educ School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| Growth Score | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.2% | 67.3% |
| Environment Score | 4.5 | 7.8 |
| State Rank | #2,318 of 3,198 | #2,247 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 30th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ring Lardner Middle School | Southside Special Educ School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 35.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 49.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Niles (49120) | Niles (49120) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,940 | $61,940 |
| Median Home Value | $166,800 | $166,800 |
| Median Rent | $911 | $911 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.5% | 20.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | 14.5% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 23 min |