Nia Middle Elementary School serves 64 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
67%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nia Middle Elementary School?
64 students attend Nia Middle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nia Middle Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nia Middle Elementary School?
Nia Middle Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nia Middle Elementary School offer ?
Nia Middle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nia Middle Elementary School part of?
Nia Middle Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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