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#7815 of 8,552 schools in TX
Nichols J H
Middle School · Arlington ISD · Arlington, TX
An Arlington ISD middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2201 ASCENSION BLVD, Arlington, TX 76006
- Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nichols J H score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nichols J H sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,898/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), 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
$55,216
Median home value
$286,900
Median rent
$1,344/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
26.5%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity LeadershipCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 924 | Compare → |
| Uplift Summit International MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Jean Massieu AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Shackelford J HEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 558 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Arlington ISD
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #65 of 75
- District spending per student
- $11,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nichols J H is listed in ARLINGTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nichols J H
Nichols J H is a public middle school in Arlington, TX, part of Arlington ISD, serving approximately 588 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,815 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nichols J H
What grades does Nichols J H serve?
Nichols J H serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Nichols J H?
Nichols J H has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols J H is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nichols J H rank in TX?
Nichols J H ranks #7,815 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Nichols J H's MySchoolScout rating?
Nichols J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 J H?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nichols J H has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nichols J H a charter school?
No, Nichols J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nichols J H a Title I school?
No, Nichols J H is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nichols J H?
86.6% of students at Nichols J H 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.3%
- Phone
- (682) 867-2600
- Area population (ZIP 76006)
- 23,594
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 76006; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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