RING LARDNER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ring Lardner Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Niles Community Schools school district, located in NILES, MI with about 648 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Ring Lardner Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ring Lardner Middle School, located in Niles, Michigan, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Niles Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, providing a structured environment designed to meet the unique social and developmental needs of middle-grade students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The institution places a strong focus on community engagement and the integration of technology into the classroom to enhance learning outcomes. As part of the broader Niles school system, Ring Lardner utilizes a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services to ensure that students remain well-rounded and connected to their school community. Prospective families and visitors can learn more about the school’s specific academic programs, calendar of events, and administrative policies by visiting their official website at http://www.nilesschools.org.

For more information, contact Ring Lardner Middle School at (269) 683-6610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 NORTH 17TH ST
NILES, MI 49120-1921
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RING LARDNER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NILES, MI with about 648 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
648
Teachers:
32.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 648 students

White
67.6%
Hispanic/Latino
11.9%
Black or African American
10.3%
Two or more races
9.3%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.