Academics
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Students at Nichols Upper ES score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nichols Upper ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,404/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,668
Median home value
$120,200
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Miami
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nichols Upper ES is listed in MIAMI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nichols Upper ES
Nichols Upper ES is a public middle school in Miami, OK, part of Miami, serving approximately 469 students in grades 4th-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nichols Upper ES
What grades does Nichols Upper ES serve?
Nichols Upper ES serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Nichols Upper ES?
Nichols Upper ES has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Upper ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Upper ES is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nichols Upper ES rank in OK?
Nichols Upper ES ranks #1,263 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Nichols Upper ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Nichols Upper ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nichols Upper ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nichols Upper ES has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nichols Upper ES a charter school?
No, Nichols Upper ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nichols Upper ES a Title I school?
No, Nichols Upper ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nichols Upper ES?
73.3% of students at Nichols Upper ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (918) 542-3309
- Area population (ZIP 74354)
- 16,972
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74354; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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