Serving 966 students in grades 6-8, Nicolet Middle 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 966 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nicolet Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Banning, CA, covering approximately 305.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 20.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nicolet Middle School's student population of 966 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
966 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1938
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nicolet Middle 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 Nicolet Middle School is 0.44, 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
#9182 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicolet Middle School's ranking?
Nicolet Middle School is ranked #9182 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nicolet Middle School often compared to?
Nicolet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Gorgonio Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nicolet Middle School?
966 students attend Nicolet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Nicolet Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nicolet Middle School?
Nicolet Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nicolet Middle School offer ?
Nicolet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nicolet Middle School part of?
Nicolet Middle School is part of Banning Unified School District.
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