Nichols Middle School vs. Haven Middle School
Should you attend Nichols Middle School or Haven Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nichols Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Haven Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 650 students in grades 6-8, Nichols Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Haven Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
650 students
695 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1076 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
209
214
Grade 7 Students
225
254
Grade 8 Students
216
227
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
15%
% Black
21%
17%
% White
46%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
