Florence Nightingale Middle School
Florence Nightingale Middle School serves 862 students in grades 6-8.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 862 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Nightingale Middle School's student population of 862 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Florence Nightingale Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Florence Nightingale Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5322 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Instruction
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
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.
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