Southside Special Educ School

www.nilesschools.org

36 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

Southside Special Education School, located at 1450 Silverbrook Avenue in Niles, Michigan, operates under the Niles Community Schools district. It is a specialized educational facility dedicated to providing tailored support and instructional services to students with unique learning needs. The school focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students can develop academic, social, and functional skills necessary for their personal growth and independence.

The school is deeply integrated into the broader Niles Community Schools network, leveraging district resources to provide a comprehensive educational experience. By prioritizing individualized education programs (IEPs) and utilizing specialized teaching strategies, Southside aims to address the specific challenges of its student population. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding their specific programs, enrollment procedures, or support services can find further resources on the official district website at [http://www.nilesschools.org](http://www.nilesschools.org).

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside Special Educ School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
26 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (8.3 %)
Black
3 (8.3 %)
Two or More
3 (8.3 %)
American Indian
1 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Niles Community Schools
Phone:	(269)683-0421
Website:	http://www.nilesschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 5

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 3

Ungraded 8