Ring Lardner Middle School

www.nilesschools.org

510 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

510

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ring Lardner Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	55
Black	58
Asian	4
Two or More	59
American Indian	1

White
333 (65.3%)
Two or More
59 (11.6%)
Black
58 (11.4%)
Hispanic
55 (10.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Niles Community Schools
Phone:	(269)683-6610
Website:	http://www.nilesschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 191

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 169