Below Average
#2736 of 3,192 schools in MI
Southside Special Educ School
School · Niles Community Schools · Niles, MI
A Niles Community Schools school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1450 SILVERBROOK AVE, Niles, MI 49120
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Southside Special Educ School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside Special Educ 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 14 | 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
- #8 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
Southside Special Educ School is listed in Niles Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Special Educ School
Southside Special Educ School is a public school in Niles, MI, part of Niles Community Schools, serving approximately 55 students in grades 4th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,736 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Special Educ School
What grades does Southside Special Educ School serve?
Southside Special Educ School serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Southside Special Educ School?
Southside Special Educ School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Special Educ School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Special Educ School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Special Educ School rank in MI?
Southside Special Educ School ranks #2,736 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Southside Special Educ School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Special Educ School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Southside Special Educ School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Special Educ School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Southside Special Educ School a charter school?
No, Southside Special Educ School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Special Educ School a Title I school?
No, Southside Special Educ School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Special Educ School?
67.3% of students at Southside Special Educ 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (269) 683-0421
- 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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