Serving 702 students in grades 3-7, Robert L Nickels Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-7
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Robert L Nickels Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Robert L Nickels Intermediate School's student population of 702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-7
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
78%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is ranked #245 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Robert L Nickels Intermediate School?
702 students attend Robert L Nickels Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Robert L Nickels Intermediate School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert L Nickels Intermediate School?
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert L Nickels Intermediate School offer ?
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-7
What school district is Robert L Nickels Intermediate School part of?
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School is part of Byron Center School District.
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