Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Summary:

Tom And Nita Nichols Middle is a public middle school located in Burleson, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 605 students. The school is part of the Joshua Independent School District, which is ranked 219 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tom And Nita Nichols Middle consistently outperforms the Joshua ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 66.83% of 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 63.83% for Joshua ISD and 54.45% for Texas. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as ranking 5th out of 1,251 Texas middle schools for African American students in the 2021-2022 school year, and 198th out of 2,116 for Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year, both with a 5-star rating.

While Tom And Nita Nichols Middle outperforms the district and state, some nearby schools within the Crowley ISD and Alvarado ISD struggle with lower test scores and higher dropout rates. For example, Crowley Middle and H.F. Stevens Middle have significantly lower STAAR proficiency rates compared to Tom And Nita Nichols Middle. Additionally, Tom And Nita Nichols Middle has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some of the nearby schools, indicating a more advantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2845 Fm 731
       Burleson, TX  76028


(817) 202-2500

District: Joshua Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
507th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,561 Help


Students who attend Tom And Nita Nichols Middle usually attend:

High:    Joshua High School

Feeder schools for Tom And Nita Nichols Middle:

Elementary:    A G Elder Elementary
    Plum Creek Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  605

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
Hispanic:
26.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Compare Details Tom And Nita Nichols Middle ranks better than 78.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.55. (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: White (68.3%), Hispanic (26.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle is $10,561.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tom And Nita Nichols Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Tom And Nita Nichols Middle 507th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Tom And Nita Nichols Middle in the ranking list.)

Joshua Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Joshua Independent School District (Isd) 219th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

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Rank History for all students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.03 298th 2193 86.4%
2021 88.37 174th 2252 92.3%
2022 84.41 238th 2254 89.4%
2023 81.53 305th 2330 86.9%
2024 71.55 507th 2361 78.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.36 259th 720 64.0%
2019 74.64 142nd 753 81.1%
2021 59.97 234th 743 68.5%
2023 55.54 318th 817 61.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.26 815th 1376 40.8%
2019 41.26 800th 1445 44.6%
2021 72.73 193rd 1592 87.9%
2022 74.66 212th 1643 87.1%
2023 83.07 149th 1720 91.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.05 505th 1597 68.4%
2019 58.92 397th 1626 75.6%
2021 63.23 336th 1712 80.4%
2022 72.20 208th 1757 88.2%
2023 54.79 547th 1815 69.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.30 525th 2039 74.3%
2019 72.53 332nd 2073 84.0%
2021 83.50 152nd 2172 93.0%
2022 83.86 170th 2220 92.3%
2023 77.12 286th 2251 87.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.86 483rd 2008 75.9%
2019 80.59 274th 2047 86.6%
2021 87.21 171st 2151 92.1%
2022 83.08 251st 2221 88.7%
2023 78.42 338th 2241 84.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.49 492nd 1430 65.6%
2019 70.02 407th 1446 71.9%
2021 81.54 126th 1501 91.6%
2022 83.11 18th 1488 98.8%
2023 74.71 260th 1481 82.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.72 647th 2008 67.8%
2019 68.35 349th 2058 83.0%
2021 75.92 218th 2118 89.7%
2022 68.39 400th 2182 81.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.95 303rd 2030 85.1%
2019 78.32 319th 2069 84.6%
2021 87.58 165th 2168 92.4%
2022 83.75 240th 2228 89.2%
2023 82.32 268th 2245 88.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.40 4th 1213 99.7%
2022 99.04 5th 1251 99.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.34 533rd 1895 71.9%
2019 68.38 409th 1935 78.9%
2021 82.69 179th 2043 91.2%
2022 76.40 292nd 2077 85.9%
2023 83.42 198th 2116 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.92 532nd 1673 68.2%
2019 70.92 393rd 1684 76.7%
2021 77.45 255th 1700 85.0%
2022 73.98 321st 1723 81.4%
2023 66.77 491st 1749 71.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 435 7 2 98 4 1 18 0 565
2019 460 9 2 117 3 2 20 0 613
2020 451 9 3 129 2 2 15 0 611
2021 408 9 2 128 3 2 12 0 564
2022 412 11 1 148 4 3 12 0 591
2023 413 7 1 158 6 1 19 0 605

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 Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 565 41.0 13.7 39.3
2019 613 40.6 15.0 39.2
2020 611 42.4 14.4 40.4
2021 564 43.0 13.1 37.9
2022 591 40.0 14.7 44.5
2023 605 41.0 14.7 40.5

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 Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 565 41.0 13.7 39.3
2019 613 40.6 15.0 39.2
2020 611 42.4 14.4 40.4
2021 564 43.0 13.1 37.9
2022 591 40.0 14.7 44.5
2023 605 41.0 14.7 40.5

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 Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $647 (7.5%) $7,990 (92.5%) $8,638
2020 $684 (7.2%) $8,770 (92.8%) $9,454
2021 $1,005 (9.5%) $9,556 (90.5%) $10,561

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tom And Nita Nichols Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 298th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 305th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Tom And Nita Nichols Middle)5265
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))4161
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tom And Nita Nichols Middle)7166
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))5859
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Tom And Nita Nichols Middle)5770
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))5161
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tom And Nita Nichols Middle)6159
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))5652
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Tom And Nita Nichols Middle)7376
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))5965
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tom And Nita Nichols Middle)6037
 23%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))4226
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Tom And Nita Nichols Middle)6864
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))6155
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tom And Nita Nichols Middle)3345
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))3238
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Tom And Nita Nichols Middle)9786
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))8464
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students613605
 1.3%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic117158
 35%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White460413
 10.2%
Two or More Races2019
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%40.5%
 1.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 605 students attended Tom And Nita Nichols Middle.

Tom And Nita Nichols Middle ranks 507th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Tom And Nita Nichols Middle usually go on to attend Joshua High School

Students at Tom And Nita Nichols Middle are 68% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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