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Robert L Nickels Intermediate School

8638 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
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%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Robert L Nickels Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#245 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
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62%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Robert L Nickels Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Robert L Nickels Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Robert L Nickels Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
78%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Robert L Nickels Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Robert L Nickels Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert L Nickels Intermediate School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-7
  • Enrollment: 702 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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