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NICHOLS J H

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
ARLINGTON, Texas · ARLINGTON ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students586
Student:Teacher12.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
NICHOLS J H
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
586
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
85%+20.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

NICHOLS J H is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in ARLINGTON, Texas. The school enrolls 586 students. It is part of the ARLINGTON ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictARLINGTON ISD
County48439
CityARLINGTON
ZIP76006
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480870000256

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment586
White1.4%
Hispanic / Latino35.2%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian52.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races3.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.4%
Hispanic
35.2%
Black
2.1%
Asian
52.0%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)