Nicolas Junior High
Fullerton, CA · Fullerton Elementary · Grades 7-8
871st of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 33%▲ Improving
Nicolas Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nicolas Junior High 871st of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2015 to 33th in 2025 — improving.
Nicolas Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 524 students tested
Nicolas Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 615 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.6% | 85.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 7.6% | 4.2% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Nicolas Junior High
Typical home value $994K in zip 92833 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Nicolas Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Brookhurst Junior HighAnaheim Union High · 1.7 mi away1,201st of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 13% - 9D. Russell Parks Junior HighFullerton Elementary · 2.1 mi away154th of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 62% - 7Ladera Vista Junior High School of the ArtsFullerton Elementary · 2.9 mi away471st of 1,294
ELA 51% · Math 36% - 8Gordon H. Beatty MiddleBuena Park Elementary · 2.9 mi away374th of 1,294
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 1Ball Junior HighAnaheim Union High · 3.2 mi away1,212th of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 1Sycamore Junior HighAnaheim Union High · 3.2 mi away1,260th of 1,294
ELA 17% · Math 7% - 4Imperial MiddleLa Habra City Elementary · 3.6 mi away810th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 22% - 3Dale Junior HighAnaheim Union High · 3.7 mi away979th of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nicolas Junior High in?
Nicolas Junior High is part of the Fullerton Elementary district in Fullerton, California.
Is Nicolas Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nicolas Junior High 871st of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nicolas Junior High?
Hispanic 86%, Asian 4%, White 4%, Two or more races 3% (615 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nicolas Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92833 is $994K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.