Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nichols Elementarymiddle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nichols Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nichols Elementarymiddle School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nichols Elementarymiddle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nichols Elementarymiddle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2652 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
2%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nichols Elementarymiddle School's ranking?
Nichols Elementarymiddle School is ranked #2652 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Nichols Elementarymiddle School often compared to?
Nichols Elementarymiddle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Detroit Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Nichols Elementarymiddle School?
291 students attend Nichols Elementarymiddle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Nichols Elementarymiddle School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nichols Elementarymiddle School?
Nichols Elementarymiddle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nichols Elementarymiddle School offer ?
Nichols Elementarymiddle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nichols Elementarymiddle School part of?
Nichols Elementarymiddle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Nichols Elementarymiddle School located?
Nichols Elementarymiddle School is located in the Indian Village neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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