How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Brandywine Middle School | Ring Lardner Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Niles, MI | Niles, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 183 | 510 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Brandywine Middle School | Ring Lardner Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,432 | $13,291 |
| District | Brandywine Community Schools | Niles Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Brandywine Middle School | Ring Lardner Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.7% | 65.3% |
| African American | 4.4% | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.3% | 11.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Brandywine Middle School | Ring Lardner Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 591:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.2% | 29.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 33 | 37 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.