School Overview
**Nichols Junior High School**, located on Ascension Boulevard in Arlington, Texas, is a public middle school serving students in the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). The school functions as a core academic hub for the local community, typically serving students in grades 7 and 8. Like many schools in the Arlington district, Nichols focuses on preparing students for the transition from elementary school to high school by offering a structured curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with various elective opportunities.

In addition to its standard academic program, Nichols Junior High places an emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture and providing extracurricular avenues for student development. The school typically offers a range of activities, including athletics, fine arts programs (such as band or choir), and various student clubs, which allow students to explore their personal interests outside of the classroom. As part of the Arlington ISD, the school adheres to district-wide educational standards and initiatives aimed at promoting student achievement, college and career readiness, and a safe learning environment for its diverse student body.
586
Total Students
48.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NICHOLS J H
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic213
Black323
Asian4
Two or More12
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    323 (55.1%)
  • Hispanic
    213 (36.3%)
  • White
    30 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ARLINGTON ISD
Phone: (682)867-2600
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 495
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 7 302
Grade 8 284

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NICHOLS J H
Grade Student Count
Grade 7302
Grade 8284
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NICHOLS J H
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28248.1%
Male30451.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)