Summary:
The city of Niles, Ohio is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a large percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
One standout school in the Niles district is Niles Preparatory Academy, a public charter elementary school that consistently outperforms the other schools in the district. This school has earned a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to the 2-3 star ratings of the other schools, and has particularly strong test scores, with over 90% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in math and English Language Arts. Another high-performing school is Niles Intermediate School, which has ranked in the top half of Ohio elementary schools and boasts high proficiency rates in science, math, and English Language Arts.
However, the Niles school district as a whole faces some significant challenges. Chronic absenteeism rates range from 33.7% to 40.5% across the schools, and free and reduced lunch rates are high, from 62.18% at McKinley High School to over 70% at Niles Middle School. Student-teacher ratios are also on the higher side, and per-student spending is relatively low, suggesting that the district may be facing resource constraints. Overall, while there are some bright spots, the Niles school district appears to be grappling with challenges related to student engagement, poverty, and funding that will require a comprehensive approach to address.
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