Summary:
Niles Community Schools in Michigan has only one middle school, Ring Lardner Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school's performance metrics suggest it is not among the top-performing middle schools in the state, it provides educational opportunities for the local community.
According to the data, Ring Lardner Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 454 out of 897 Michigan middle schools in 2023-2024 to 338 out of 890 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on state assessments, such as M-Step and PSAT, is generally below the Niles Community Schools district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 28.2% to 45.8% in various subject areas.
Despite the school's lower academic performance, it serves a student population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (68.16%). The school's per-student spending for the 2023-2024 school year was $13,805, which is higher than the state average, suggesting that the district may need to evaluate how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning and improve academic outcomes.
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