Florence Nightingale Middle School
- Florence Nightingale Middle School serves 734 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
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 20%)
School Overview
- Florence Nightingale Middle School's student population of 734 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 734 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florence Nightingale Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7622 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 26% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 379 students
0.1 miles
3408 Arroyo Seco Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)222-5176 0.1 K-5 379 - Los Angeles Hillside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 186 students
0.4 miles
120 E. Ave. 35
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323)222-2665 0.4 K-5 186 - 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 | 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 | 339 students
0.7 miles
1118 Aragon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323)221-5173 0.7 K-5 339
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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