Niles City School District
School District · Niles, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,879
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,879
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#570 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,879
+$222 vs Ohio median
District size
1,961 students
Larger than Ohio median
About Niles City
Niles City is a Niles, Ohio school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,961 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $14,879 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Niles City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Niles Primary School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Niles City students show an average math proficiency of 43.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Niles City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Niles City with test data.
Schools in Niles City
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Niles
- Total Enrollment
- 1,961
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Niles City?
Niles City has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Niles City?
The average composite rating for Niles City is 5.1/10. 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 City?
Niles City spends $14,879 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Niles City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Niles City is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Niles City?
Niles Primary School is the highest-rated school in Niles City with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Niles City?
Across schools in Niles City with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Niles City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Niles City has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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