Niles Community Schools School District
School District · Niles, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
11
4 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,405
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
11
4 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,405
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Evaluating Niles Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Niles Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Eastside Connections School
Niles · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Niles Senior High School
Niles · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Way Niles
Niles · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#317 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,405
$1,178 vs Michigan median
District size
3,327 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Niles Community Schools ranks #317 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Niles Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eastside Connections School (8.4/10), Niles Senior High School (6.6/10), and Way Niles (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Niles Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Niles Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastside Connections School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Niles Senior High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Way Niles | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Niles Cedar Lane | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Ring Lardner Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Howardellis Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Ballard Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Southside Special Educ School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Niles Community Schools
Niles Community Schools is a Niles, Michigan school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 3,327 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1. The district invests $13,405 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Niles Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eastside Connections School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Niles Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.4% and ELA proficiency of 48.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Niles Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Niles Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Niles Community Schools
11 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Niles
- Total Enrollment
- 3,327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 170
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Niles Community Schools?
Niles Community Schools has 11 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Niles Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Niles Community Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Niles Community Schools?
Niles Community Schools spends $13,405 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Niles Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Niles Community Schools is 19.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Niles Community Schools?
Eastside Connections School is the highest-rated school in Niles Community Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Niles Community Schools?
Across schools in Niles Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Niles Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Niles Community Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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