Serving 454 students in grades 4-6, Nichols Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Nichols Upper Elementary serves the northwest part of Miami, OK, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nichols Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nichols Upper Elementary School's student population of 454 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nichols Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nichols Upper Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nichols Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Nichols Upper Elementary School is ranked #698 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Nichols Upper Elementary School?
454 students attend Nichols Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nichols Upper Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nichols Upper Elementary School?
Nichols Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nichols Upper Elementary School offer ?
Nichols Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nichols Upper Elementary School part of?
Nichols Upper Elementary School is part of Miami School District.
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