Florence Nightingale Middle

3311 North Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90065

773 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Florence Nightingale Middle School, located in the Cypress Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is named in honor of the pioneering nurse and social reformer, and it functions as a community hub that emphasizes academic growth, student well-being, and preparation for high school success. Its curriculum is designed to meet district standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and personal development.

Beyond standard academics, Nightingale Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience by integrating various extracurricular opportunities and specialized programs. The school prides itself on its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, often leveraging its location in the heart of Los Angeles to offer students access to unique learning resources. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and social-emotional learning, the school strives to prepare its student body to become responsible, informed citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

773

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence Nightingale Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	577
Black	19
Asian	148
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
577 (74.6%)
Asian
148 (19.1%)
Black
19 (2.5%)
White
16 (2.1%)
Two or More
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)224-4800
Website:	http://nightingalenighthawks.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	773
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	641
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 245

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 251