Excellent
#434 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 5% in state
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
Middle School · Joshua ISD · Burleson, TX
A Joshua ISD middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2845 FM 731, Burleson, TX 76028
- Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tom and Nita Nichols Middle score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 59% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tom and Nita Nichols Middle 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,265/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burleson), 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
$100,125
Median home value
$294,500
Median rent
$1,691/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76028; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Steam MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Hughes MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 951 | Compare → |
| Nick Kerr MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 1,205 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joshua ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is listed in JOSHUA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is a public middle school in Burleson, TX, part of Joshua ISD, serving approximately 604 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
What grades does Tom and Nita Nichols Middle serve?
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tom and Nita Nichols Middle rank in TX?
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle ranks #434 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Tom and Nita Nichols Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tom and Nita Nichols Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Tom and Nita Nichols Middle a charter school?
No, Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tom and Nita Nichols Middle a Title I school?
No, Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
42.9% of students at Tom and Nita Nichols Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (817) 202-2500
- Area population (ZIP 76028)
- 78,699
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 · 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 76028; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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