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#2270 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ring Lardner Middle School
Middle School · Niles Community Schools · Niles, MI
A Niles Community Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
801 NORTH 17TH ST, Niles, MI 49120
- Math 29% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 39% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ring Lardner Middle School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ring Lardner Middle School 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Southside Special Educ SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Brandywine Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 177 | 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
- #5 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
Ring Lardner Middle School is listed in Niles Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ring Lardner Middle School
Ring Lardner Middle School is a public middle school in Niles, MI, part of Niles Community Schools, serving approximately 537 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,270 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ring Lardner Middle School
What grades does Ring Lardner Middle School serve?
Ring Lardner Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ring Lardner Middle School?
Ring Lardner Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ring Lardner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ring Lardner Middle School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ring Lardner Middle School rank in MI?
Ring Lardner Middle School ranks #2,270 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ring Lardner Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ring Lardner Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Ring Lardner Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ring Lardner Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ring Lardner Middle School a charter school?
No, Ring Lardner Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ring Lardner Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ring Lardner Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ring Lardner Middle School?
68.2% of students at Ring Lardner Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (269) 683-6610
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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