Very Good
#652 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
Middle School · Byron Center Public Schools · Byron Center, MI
A Byron Center Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3100 84TH ST SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
- Math 62% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 68% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert L Nickels Intermediate School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert L Nickels Intermediate 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,358
Median home value
$357,600
Median rent
$1,297/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Center West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–9 | 0.3 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Byron Center Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Tri-unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Pine Grove Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 82 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Byron Center Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is listed in Byron Center Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is a public middle school in Byron Center, MI, part of Byron Center Public Schools, serving approximately 681 students in grades 3rd-7th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
What grades does Robert L Nickels Intermediate School serve?
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 7th.
How many students attend Robert L Nickels Intermediate School?
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L Nickels Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert L Nickels Intermediate School rank in MI?
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School ranks #652 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Robert L Nickels Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Robert L Nickels Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert L Nickels Intermediate School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Robert L Nickels Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert L Nickels Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert L Nickels Intermediate School?
23.2% of students at Robert L Nickels Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 7th
- Enrollment
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (616) 878-6400
- Area population (ZIP 49315)
- 26,123
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 49315; 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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