Florence Nightingale Middle School
- Florence Nightingale Middle School serves 799 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
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 free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Florence Nightingale Middle School's student population of 799 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 799 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Florence Nightingale Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florence Nightingale Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5985 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 25% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Florence Nightingale 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 | 339 students
0.1 miles
3408 Arroyo Seco Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)222-5176 0.1 K-5 339 - Los Angeles Hillside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 149 students
0.4 miles
120 E. Ave. 35
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)222-2665 0.4 K-5 149 - Los Angeles Los Angeles Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 505 students
0.5 miles
234 E. Ave. 33
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)227-7719 0.5 6-12 505 - Los Angeles Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 303 students
0.6 miles
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323)352-8034 0.6 6-8 303 - Los Angeles Aragon Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 316 students
0.7 miles
1118 Aragon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)221-5173 0.7 K-5 316
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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