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Southside Special Educ School

1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 36 students in grades 4-12, Southside Special Educ School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • 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

Southside Special Educ 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
Southside Special Educ School's student population of 36 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 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
Southside Special Educ School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Special Educ School is 0.46, 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)
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southside Special Educ School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southside Special Educ 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.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southside Special Educ 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.
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southside Special Educ 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
6:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southside Special Educ School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southside Special Educ School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southside Special Educ School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southside Special Educ School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southside Special Educ School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southside Special Educ School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southside Special Educ School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Southside Special Educ School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southside Special Educ School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southside Special Educ School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southside Special Educ 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
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 Southside Special Educ School's ranking?
Southside Special Educ School is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southside Special Educ School?
The graduation rate of Southside Special Educ School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Southside Special Educ School?
36 students attend Southside Special Educ School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Southside Special Educ School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Special Educ School?
Southside Special Educ School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside Special Educ School offer ?
Southside Special Educ School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Special Educ School part of?
Southside Special Educ School is part of Niles Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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