How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ring Lardner Middle School | Southside Special Educ School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | NILES, MI | NILES, MI |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 510 | 37 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.3:1 | 6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.3% | 66.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ring Lardner Middle School | Southside Special Educ School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,783 | $12,783 |
| District | Niles Community Schools | Niles Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ring Lardner Middle School | Southside Special Educ School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.3% | 78.4% |
| African American | 11.4% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.6% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ring Lardner Middle School | Southside Special Educ School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 510:1 | 37:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.1% | 56.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 37 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.