Niles City

The Niles City school district in Ohio consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Niles Primary School and Niles Intermediate School), 1 middle school (Niles Middle School), and 1 high school (McKinley High School). The district serves a population with significant economic needs, as evidenced by the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across all schools.

Among the schools, Niles Intermediate School stands out as the highest performer, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong test scores in 5th grade science, math, and English language arts. Niles Middle School also has a bright spot, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I, suggesting the school is effectively preparing students for advanced math. However, the district as a whole is underperforming compared to other districts in Ohio, with all schools except Niles Intermediate receiving a 2-star rating.

A significant concern across the district is the consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 40.5% to 40.5%. This is an area that the district should prioritize addressing, as improving attendance could have a positive impact on overall academic performance. Despite the economic challenges faced by the student population, the district's spending per student is in line with state averages, and the student-teacher ratios are reasonable, indicating that resources are being allocated appropriately.