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#1865 of 3,192 schools in MI
Way Niles
High School · Niles Community Schools · Niles, MI
A Niles Community Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 TYLER ST, Niles, MI 49120
- Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 60% (2022)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Way Niles score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Way Niles 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 Cedar LaneEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Niles Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 14 | 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
- #3 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
Way Niles is listed in Niles Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Way Niles
Way Niles is a public high school in Niles, MI, part of Niles Community Schools, serving approximately 108 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,865 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Way Niles
What grades does Way Niles serve?
Way Niles serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Way Niles?
Way Niles has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
How does Way Niles rank in MI?
Way Niles ranks #1,865 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Way Niles's MySchoolScout rating?
Way Niles has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Way Niles?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Way Niles has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Way Niles a charter school?
No, Way Niles is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Way Niles a Title I school?
No, Way Niles is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Way Niles?
64.8% of students at Way Niles 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (269) 633-0736
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- 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 · 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.
- 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, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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