Nichols Middle School
Tel:
(847)859-8660
- Nichols Middle School serves 725 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Nichols Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Nichols Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Nichols Middle School's student population of 725 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 725 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nichols Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nichols Middle School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1005 out of 3679 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 26% |
| Black | 18% | 17% |
| White | 51% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Evanston CCSD 65 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nichols Middle School is Evanston Township High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rice Childrens Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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(847)859-8590 0.2 Inquire with school 66 - Evanston Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 523 students
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(847)905-3500 0.4 K-5 523 - Evanston Rice Childrens Center Grades: 2-8 | 36 students
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Evanston, IL 60202
(847)424-2450 0.4 2-8 36 - Evanston Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 558 students
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Evanston, IL 60202
(847)905-4900 0.6 K-5 558 - Evanston Dewey Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 509 students
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1551 Wesley Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847)859-8140 0.8 K-5 509
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