Eastside Connections School vs Ring Lardner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 766 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastside Connections School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
403 students
Ring Lardner Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
| Measure | Eastside Connections School Niles, Michigan | Ring Lardner Middle School Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 1,581 | #294 of 485 |
| National rank | #18390 of 50,301 | #9566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 403 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 35% |
| city | Niles | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastside Connections School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 41.2).
- •Eastside Connections School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 35%).
- •Eastside Connections School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •Eastside Connections School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 59.8%).
- •Ring Lardner Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.2).
- •Ring Lardner Middle School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 403.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eastside Connections School better than Ring Lardner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastside Connections School ranks higher (59.7 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eastside Connections School and Ring Lardner Middle School?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Niles and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastside Connections School: 403. Ring Lardner Middle School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastside Connections School and Ring Lardner Middle School rank in Michigan?
Eastside Connections School is 475th of 1,581 and Ring Lardner Middle School is 294th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).