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#1930 of 3,192 schools in MI
Niles Cedar Lane
High School · Niles Community Schools · Niles, MI
A Niles Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1 TYLER ST, Niles, MI 49120
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Niles Cedar Lane score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Niles Cedar Lane sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,386/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Niles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,940
Median home value
$166,800
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Way NilesEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Southside Special Educ SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 4–12 | 0.6 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Niles Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 827 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Niles Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Niles Cedar Lane is listed in Niles Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Niles Cedar Lane
Niles Cedar Lane is a public high school in Niles, MI, part of Niles Community Schools, serving approximately 119 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,930 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Niles Cedar Lane
What grades does Niles Cedar Lane serve?
Niles Cedar Lane serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Niles Cedar Lane?
Niles Cedar Lane has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles Cedar Lane?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles Cedar Lane is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Niles Cedar Lane rank in MI?
Niles Cedar Lane ranks #1,930 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Niles Cedar Lane's MySchoolScout rating?
Niles Cedar Lane has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Niles Cedar Lane?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niles Cedar Lane has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Niles Cedar Lane a charter school?
No, Niles Cedar Lane is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niles Cedar Lane a Title I school?
No, Niles Cedar Lane is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niles Cedar Lane?
78.2% of students at Niles Cedar Lane qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (269) 684-9554
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49120)
- 36,652
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49120; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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