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5.8 avg / 10

Niles City School District

School District · Niles, Ohio

Students: 1,961
Teachers (FTE): 123

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,879

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.9:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Niles City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Niles Intermediate School

6.9/10

Niles · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Niles Middle School

4.8/10

Niles · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Mckinley High School

4.4/10

Niles · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#499 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,879

+$222 vs Ohio median

District size

1,961 students

Larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Niles City ranks #499 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Niles City's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Niles Intermediate School (6.9/10), Niles Middle School (4.8/10), and Mckinley High School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Niles City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Niles Intermediate School 6.9 / 10
2 Niles Middle School 4.8 / 10
3 Mckinley High School 4.4 / 10

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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 5.8/10, Niles City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Niles Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Niles City students show an average math proficiency of 62.9% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 62.9%
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ELA Proficiency 68.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Niles City with test data.

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 5.8/10. 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 Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Niles City with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Niles City?

Across schools in Niles City with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. 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 5.8/10 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 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
62.9%
ELA Proficiency
68.4%

Resources

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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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