Florence Nightingale Middle School
- Florence Nightingale Middle School serves 723 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Florence Nightingale Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Florence Nightingale Middle School operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Top Placements
Florence Nightingale Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for gree lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Florence Nightingale Middle School's student population of 723 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 723 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florence Nightingale Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florence Nightingale Middle School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 26% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Florence Nightingale Middle School is Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's student population of 633,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,871 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,853 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1,020 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 633,165 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $8,437 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $9,736 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,871 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,853 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Florence Nightingale Middle School is Los Angeles Leadership Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Los Angeles Leadership Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Loreto Street Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Loreto Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 407 students
0.1 miles
3408 Arroyo Seco Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)222-5176 0.1 K-5 407 - Los Angeles Hillside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 240 students
0.4 miles
120 E. Ave. 35
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)222-2665 0.4 K-5 240 - Los Angeles Los Angeles Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 538 students
0.5 miles
234 E. Ave. 33
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)227-7719 0.5 6-12 538 - Los Angeles Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 331 students
0.6 miles
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323)352-8034 0.6 6-8 331 - Los Angeles Aragon Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 354 students
0.7 miles
1118 Aragon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)221-5173 0.7 K-5 354
School Reviews
| 5 Very nice and funny school. They have been improving alot since i left, they have more gardens, activities, and more. Everyone who graduated will miss this school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - schay |
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