Nichols J H

Summary:

Nichols J H is a public middle school in Arlington, Texas, serving 692 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nichols J H faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas middle schools and performing well below district and state averages on STAAR tests. The school's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner (ELL) students, with the school ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups. Additionally, Nichols J H has experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1.2% to 6.0%. The school has a very high percentage of students (over 83%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Nearby schools within the Arlington ISD, such as Bailey J H and Shackelford J H, generally perform better than Nichols J H on academic measures, with higher STAAR proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Schools in the neighboring Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, such as Central J H and Euless J H, significantly outperform Nichols J H, with much higher STAAR proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Despite spending more per student than some of these higher-performing schools, Nichols J H's additional funding does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2201 Ascension Blvd
       Arlington, TX  76006-6246


(682) 867-2600

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2133rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,831 Help


Students who attend Nichols J H usually attend:

High:    Lamar High School

Feeder schools for Nichols J H:

Elementary:    Ellis Elementary
    Larson Elementary
    Peach Elementary
    Sherrod Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  692

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.7%
Hispanic:
30.6%
White:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.4% Help


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Compare Details Nichols J H ranks worse than 90.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.78. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.7%), Hispanic (30.6%), White (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nichols J H is 12.3, which is the lowest among 10 middle schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nichols J H is $10,831, which is the 2nd highest among 10 middle schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nichols J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Nichols J H 2133rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Nichols J H in the ranking list.)

Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nichols J H

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Rank History for all students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.32 1008th 1573 35.9%
2005 51.09 857th 1582 45.8%
2006 47.38 949th 1585 40.1%
2007 35.80 1258th 1684 25.3%
2008 38.64 1270th 1718 26.1%
2009 31.98 1437th 1763 18.5%
2010 38.54 1368th 1803 24.1%
2011 34.03 1545th 1895 18.5%
2012 30.66 1486th 1951 23.8%
2013 20.10 1725th 1973 12.6%
2014 24.25 1642nd 1987 17.4%
2015 32.78 1515th 2043 25.8%
2016 31.46 1523rd 1987 23.4%
2017 24.06 1645th 2027 18.8%
2018 26.41 1641st 2080 21.1%
2019 26.60 1715th 2193 21.8%
2021 26.39 1704th 2252 24.3%
2022 26.45 1752nd 2254 22.3%
2023 15.98 2092nd 2330 10.2%
2024 15.78 2133rd 2361 9.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.27 685th 720 4.9%
2019 21.42 655th 753 13.0%
2021 18.80 679th 743 8.6%
2022 20.05 726th 813 10.7%
2023 24.46 683rd 817 16.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.20 348th 1376 74.7%
2019 61.03 361st 1445 75.0%
2021 57.10 440th 1592 72.4%
2022 41.25 907th 1643 44.8%
2023 30.91 1272nd 1720 26.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.48 790th 1597 50.5%
2019 40.48 877th 1626 46.1%
2021 39.50 938th 1712 45.2%
2022 36.19 1106th 1757 37.1%
2023 22.04 1672nd 1815 7.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.31 1458th 2039 28.5%
2019 36.93 1401st 2073 32.4%
2021 33.16 1540th 2172 29.1%
2022 36.68 1465th 2220 34.0%
2023 19.61 2011th 2251 10.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.91 1621st 2008 19.3%
2019 25.56 1665th 2047 18.7%
2021 25.94 1675th 2151 22.1%
2022 30.83 1611th 2221 27.5%
2023 19.22 1948th 2241 13.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.37 1118th 1430 21.8%
2019 24.01 1268th 1446 12.3%
2021 46.80 951st 1501 36.6%
2022 41.76 1061st 1488 28.7%
2023 10.63 1408th 1481 4.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.61 1266th 2008 37.0%
2019 45.09 1029th 2058 50.0%
2021 42.37 1127th 2118 46.8%
2022 35.37 1483rd 2182 32.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.00 1597th 2030 21.3%
2019 26.97 1629th 2069 21.3%
2021 27.23 1616th 2168 25.5%
2022 22.24 1878th 2228 15.7%
2023 14.22 2060th 2245 8.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.26 436th 587 25.7%
2019 4.84 578th 594 2.7%
2021 8.79 563rd 589 4.4%
2022 24.27 518th 606 14.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.54 859th 1167 26.4%
2019 32.99 830th 1193 30.4%
2021 37.23 760th 1213 37.3%
2022 38.01 750th 1251 40.0%
2023 26.79 985th 1273 22.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.86 1175th 1895 38.0%
2019 41.98 1095th 1935 43.4%
2021 39.42 1218th 2043 40.4%
2022 31.08 1543rd 2077 25.7%
2023 20.76 1850th 2116 12.6%
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Rank History for White students at Nichols J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.77 610th 1673 63.5%
2019 37.11 1145th 1684 32.0%
2021 33.74 1236th 1700 27.3%
2022 47.10 917th 1723 46.8%
2023 18.36 1559th 1749 10.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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by a student
Sunday, January 1, 2012

Open Quote this school is undisciplined and the students are disobedient,very disobedient. Well the majority at least. This school needs to have a better handle on things! there are fights 1-3 times a week! And everyone wants to get involved.It seems as the teachers have no control over the students, therefore the students think that they may do whatever it is they want. I have almost had ENOUGH of being around of a bunch of unruly, immature, disrespectful children! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nichols J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 671 142 57 87 2 n/a n/a 0 959
1989 630 148 43 108 9 n/a n/a 0 938
1990 660 158 51 141 5 n/a n/a 0 1015
1991 640 192 49 139 3 n/a n/a 0 1023
1992 589 221 51 180 4 n/a n/a 0 1045
1993 573 227 69 221 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
1994 572 209 80 245 4 n/a n/a 0 1110
1995 585 253 76 243 4 n/a n/a 0 1161
1996 585 253 76 243 4 n/a n/a 0 1161
1997 580 250 100 292 3 n/a n/a 0 1225
1998 417 174 64 240 7 n/a n/a 0 902
1999 413 182 63 259 8 n/a n/a 0 925
2000 419 225 53 276 6 n/a n/a 0 979
2001 366 268 57 288 3 n/a n/a 0 982
2002 344 293 65 294 3 n/a n/a 0 999
2003 344 293 65 294 3 n/a n/a 0 999
2004 346 345 52 295 3 n/a n/a 0 1041
2005 305 304 52 314 5 n/a n/a 0 980
2006 265 334 59 264 3 n/a n/a 0 925
2007 244 318 52 289 5 n/a n/a 0 908
2008 239 294 45 293 5 n/a n/a 0 876
2009 229 297 46 279 4 n/a n/a 0 855
2010 208 325 39 307 6 n/a n/a 0 885
2011 170 314 26 301 5 0 9 0 825
2012 173 345 30 299 4 0 12 0 863
2013 133 349 31 290 4 0 21 0 828
2014 111 332 29 301 2 1 20 0 796
2015 119 338 18 261 4 2 18 0 760
2016 87 369 24 255 2 2 23 0 762
2017 84 399 25 302 4 1 28 0 843
2018 65 358 21 319 4 1 20 0 788
2019 61 363 13 274 3 2 21 0 737
2020 64 387 12 246 6 2 17 0 734
2021 46 388 15 254 10 3 23 0 739
2022 43 384 13 252 3 5 26 0 726
2023 39 406 9 212 1 2 23 0 692

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 J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 959 63.0 15.2 n/a
1989 938 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1015 60.0 16.9 n/a
1991 1023 60.0 17.0 n/a
1992 1045 60.9 17.1 26.6
1993 1090 63.0 17.3 38.8
1994 1110 65.5 16.9 36.5
1995 1161 74.1 15.7 34
1996 1161 74.1 15.7 34
1997 1225 78.0 15.7 38
1998 902 65.6 13.8 39.4
1999 925 63.4 14.6 45.3
2000 979 70.9 13.8 45.8
2001 982 72.0 13.6 50.3
2002 999 69.5 14.4 51.3
2003 999 69.5 14.4 51.3
2004 1041 74.2 14.0 55.4
2005 980 75.0 13.1 56.8
2006 925 72.2 12.8 64.4
2007 908 67.0 13.6 59.1
2008 876 68.1 12.9 56.4
2009 855 67.4 12.7 59.1
2010 885 61.6 14.3 65.9
2011 825 66.0 12.5 68.8
2012 863 60.0 14.3 71.1
2013 828 61.3 13.5 70.7
2014 796 64.0 12.4 75.6
2015 760 70.0 10.8 75.7
2016 762 72.0 10.5 76.1
2017 843 74.2 11.3 79.7
2018 788 66.3 11.8 74.6
2019 737 59.2 12.4 83.7
2020 734 57.3 12.8 83.5
2021 739 56.7 13.0 83.8
2022 726 60.2 12.0 83.3
2023 692 55.9 12.3 83.4

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 J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 959 63.0 15.2 n/a
1989 938 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1015 60.0 16.9 n/a
1991 1023 60.0 17.0 n/a
1992 1045 60.9 17.1 26.6
1993 1090 63.0 17.3 38.8
1994 1110 65.5 16.9 36.5
1995 1161 74.1 15.7 34
1996 1161 74.1 15.7 34
1997 1225 78.0 15.7 38
1998 902 65.6 13.8 39.4
1999 925 63.4 14.6 45.3
2000 979 70.9 13.8 45.8
2001 982 72.0 13.6 50.3
2002 999 69.5 14.4 51.3
2003 999 69.5 14.4 51.3
2004 1041 74.2 14.0 55.4
2005 980 75.0 13.1 56.8
2006 925 72.2 12.8 64.4
2007 908 67.0 13.6 59.1
2008 876 68.1 12.9 56.4
2009 855 67.4 12.7 59.1
2010 885 61.6 14.3 65.9
2011 825 66.0 12.5 68.8
2012 863 60.0 14.3 71.1
2013 828 61.3 13.5 70.7
2014 796 64.0 12.4 75.6
2015 760 70.0 10.8 75.7
2016 762 72.0 10.5 76.1
2017 843 74.2 11.3 79.7
2018 788 66.3 11.8 74.6
2019 737 59.2 12.4 83.7
2020 734 57.3 12.8 83.5
2021 739 56.7 13.0 83.8
2022 726 60.2 12.0 83.3
2023 692 55.9 12.3 83.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nichols J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,288 (11.3%) $10,096 (88.7%) $11,384
2020 $1,262 (11.7%) $9,553 (88.3%) $10,816
2021 $1,016 (9.4%) $9,815 (90.6%) $10,831

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nichols J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1715th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2092nd of 2330 Middle schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Nichols J H)3526
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nichols J H)2518
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4034
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Nichols J H)4131
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nichols J H)2620
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4327
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Nichols J H)4126
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4537
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Nichols J H)2110
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3422
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Nichols J H)7066
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))6034
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Nichols J H)100100
   End of Course Biology (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))6048
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students737692
 6.1%
African American363406
 11.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic274212
 22.6%
Pacific Islander22
White6139
 36.1%
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.7%83.4%
 0.3%


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Students who attend Nichols J H usually go on to attend Lamar High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 692 students attended Nichols J H.

Students at Nichols J H are 59% African American, 31% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Nichols J H ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Texas middle schools.


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