Is Nichols ElementaryMiddle School a good school?

Nichols ElementaryMiddle School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Nichols ElementaryMiddle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Nichols ElementaryMiddle School.

What is the racial makeup of Nichols ElementaryMiddle School?

Students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School are 97% African American, 2% White.

What schools do graduates of Nichols ElementaryMiddle School attend?

Students who attend Nichols ElementaryMiddle School usually go on to attend: High : Southeastern High School

Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Summary:

Nichols ElementaryMiddle School is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 291 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nichols ElementaryMiddle School faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and poor rankings among Michigan elementary schools. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 18.4% to 85.1%, far exceeding the state and district averages. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on M-Step and PSAT tests are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 15.6%, compared to the district's 11.7% and the state's 39.6%. The school's rankings among Michigan elementary schools for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, African American students, and low socioeconomic status students, are consistently in the bottom quartile.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Bunche Preparatory Academy, AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning, Garvey Academy, and Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School, also have high percentages of African American students and struggle with academic performance and chronic absenteeism, similar to Nichols ElementaryMiddle School. However, some charter schools in the area, like The James and Grace Lee Boggs School and Detroit Prep, have significantly higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism compared to Nichols ElementaryMiddle School and the surrounding district schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

3000 Burns St
Detroit, MI 48214-1874

(313) 852-0800

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1403^rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,670

Students who attend Nichols ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:

Southeastern High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.6%

White:

1.7%

American Indian:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nichols ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 94.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 37^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.46. (See more...)

Compare Details Nichols ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 72.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.6%), White (1.7%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School is 19. 58 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Nichols ElementaryMiddle School employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School is $22,670, which is the 18^th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nichols ElementaryMiddle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nichols ElementaryMiddle School 1403^rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Nichols ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Nichols ElementaryMiddle School 649^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Nichols ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	10.62	1273^rd	1408	9.6%
2022	11.25	1196^th	1344	11.0%
2023	14.27	1244^th	1470	15.4%
2024	7.46	1403^rd	1486	5.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	16.64	1235^th	1397	11.6%
2019	17.54	993^rd	1134	12.4%
2023	23.90	1058^th	1350	21.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.42	1231^st	1443	14.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.52	1323^rd	1446	8.5%
2023	21.77	1046^th	1334	21.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	33.27	308^th	475	35.2%
2019	29.03	145^th	212	31.6%
2023	34.87	194^th	321	39.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	13.62	702^nd	792	11.4%
2022	24.03	586^th	776	24.5%
2023	8.85	820^th	883	7.1%
2024	26.17	649^th	897	27.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.07	771^st	815	5.4%
2019	28.42	519^th	672	22.8%
2022	35.01	464^th	691	32.9%
2023	12.52	752^nd	825	8.8%
2024	38.61	504^th	836	39.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.77	752^nd	794	5.3%
2024	41.18	431^st	771	44.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.31	653^rd	797	18.1%
2023	11.95	702^nd	776	9.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.94	295^th	366	19.4%
2019	41.51	112^th	196	42.9%
2022	45.91	85^th	182	53.3%
2023	23.20	242^nd	310	21.9%
2024	45.99	130^th	300	56.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	5	251	0	0	0	256
2018	5	286	0	0	1	292
2019	5	283	2	0	0	290
2020	6	283	1	0	0	290
2021	3	278	0	0	0	281
2022	6	240	2	3	4	255
2023	5	281	1	2	2	291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	256	14.0	18.2	84.8
2018	292	15.0	19.4	86.6
2019	290	14.5	20.0	91
2020	290	14.5	20.0	81
2021	281	16.0	17.5	85.8
2022	255	16.0	15.9	87.1
2023	291	15.3	19.0	86.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	256	14.0	18.2	84.8
2018	292	15.0	19.4	86.6
2019	290	14.5	20.0	91
2020	290	14.5	20.0	81
2021	281	16.0	17.5	85.8
2022	255	16.0	15.9	87.1
2023	291	15.3	19.0	86.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,218 (14.8%)	$12,784 (85.2%)	$15,001
2020	$4,734 (28.2%)	$12,048 (71.8%)	$16,782
2021	$2,047 (11.3%)	$16,076 (88.7%)	$18,124
2022	$7,254 (30.4%)	$16,614 (69.6%)	$23,869
2023	$7,300 (32.2%)	$15,371 (67.8%)	$22,670

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1273^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1244^th of 1470 Elementary schools	5.8%
Ranks 702^nd of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 820^th of 883 Middle schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nichols ElementaryMiddle School)	18.2	17.9	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	12.7	14.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
5th Grade Math (Nichols ElementaryMiddle School)	23.5	20	3.5%
5th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	7.4	5.6	1.8%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nichols ElementaryMiddle School)	16.1	12.5	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	11.5	12.1	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Nichols ElementaryMiddle School)	21.1	27	5.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	7	5.4	1.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.3	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nichols ElementaryMiddle School)	33.3	23.1	10.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	24.5	24	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nichols ElementaryMiddle School)	11.1	7.7	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	9	8.6	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	290	291	0.3%
African American	283	281	0.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	5
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91%	86.3%	4.8%

Schools Near Nichols ElementaryMiddle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nichols ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	3000 Burns St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0800	291	15	19.0	86.3%	5 (1.7%)	281 (96.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7.5	1403^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	5.6%		14.3	1244^th of 1470 public elementary schools	15.4%	159	36.0	20.0	15.6	11.1		8.8	11.1							16.0		64.0	$22,670	$7,300	$15,371
Detroit Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	8411 Sylvester St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 343-1495	376	19	19.7	59.8%	122 (32.4%)	218 (58.0%)	4 (1.1%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.4%)	59.8	553^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	62.8%		49.2	698^th of 1470 public elementary schools	52.5%	145	80.0	52.0	42.3	61.5	45.1	64.4	50.0	41.2	40.4	37.3	57.8	52.8	43.1	48.0	5.9	40.0	$10,655	$2,033	$8,623
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Public, Charter	K-8	7600 Goethe St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 923-2301	154	11	14.0	63.0%	35 (22.7%)	94 (61.0%)	10 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.1%)	54.1	647^th of 1486 public elementary schools	56.5%		57.3	583^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	60.3%	64		27.3	41.7	42.9	62.5	50.0		26.1	45.5	25.0			50.0	66.7		33.3	$12,947	$00	$12,947
Garvey Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2301 Van Dyke St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-7400	362	30	12.2	87.0%	0 (0.0%)	359 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	1346^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.4%		7.6	1373^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	6.6%	27	19.4		21.4	21.4	12.1	6.7		21.4	9.5								$23,772	$6,428	$17,344
Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	2600 Garland St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-4169	329	26	12.9	91.5%	1 (0.3%)	328 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	1345^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.5%		8.4	1353^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	8.0%	8	25.0	14.3	11.4	21.6	14.3	17.4	19.1	9.5				10.6		21.4			$23,272	$8,072	$15,200
Moses Field Center	Public	PK, KG-8	1100 Sheridan St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 866-5790	66	9	7.3	84.8%	5 (7.6%)	54 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)																	$47,197	$15,533	$31,665
Barack Obama Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	10800 E Canfield St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Barack Obama Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 823-6000	333	18	18.5	96.7%	0 (0.0%)	332 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	36.8			12.5	7.5		12.9							31.6			$16,311	$2,703	$13,608
Detroit Enterprise Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11224 Kercheval St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Enterprise Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 823-5799	746	41	18.1	96.6%	3 (0.4%)	688 (92.2%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.2%)	28.7	1041^st of 1486 public elementary schools	29.9%		36.8	897^th of 1470 public elementary schools	39.0%	144	63.6	28.6	27.4	23.8	25.0	40.0	33.8	31.0	24.4	11.8	39.2	35.4	15.8	22.1		9.1	$12,877	$2,295	$10,582
Bunche Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2715 Macomb St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8350	401	31	12.8	92.8%	2 (0.5%)	374 (93.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)								(n/a)	14.3				9.7		11.1			10.0							$24,105	$6,452	$17,653
AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning	Public	PK, KG-8	8950 Crane St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-5644	391	31	12.8	95.4%	3 (0.8%)	381 (97.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	6.4	1426^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.0%		7.5	1381^st of 1470 public elementary schools	6.1%	45	22.6		6.7		12.5		17.6	9.1	15.6	7.5		17.6		16.1			$23,734	$7,115	$16,619

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