Serving 539 students in grades 7-8, Nicolas Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nicolas Junior High serves the southwest part of Fullerton, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nicolas Junior High School's student population of 539 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Nicolas Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicolas Junior High School is 0.24, 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
#5943 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicolas Junior High School's ranking?
Nicolas Junior High School is ranked #5943 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nicolas Junior High School often compared to?
Nicolas Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista Middle School, Brea Junior High School, D. Russell Parks Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nicolas Junior High School?
539 students attend Nicolas Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Nicolas Junior High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nicolas Junior High School?
Nicolas Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nicolas Junior High School offer ?
Nicolas Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Nicolas Junior High School part of?
Nicolas Junior High School is part of Fullerton Elementary School District.
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