Nichols Middle School
Evanston, IL · Evanston CCSD 65 · Grades 6 - 8
124th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 82%▲ Improving
Nichols Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nichols Middle School 124th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 82th in 2025 — improving.
Nichols Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Nichols Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 637 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.6% | 45.8% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 22.8% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 21.6% | 16.6% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.0% | 10.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Nichols Middle School
Typical home value $401K in zip 60202 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Nichols Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Chute Middle SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 0.9 mi away234th of 685
ELA 66% · Math 40% - 8Haven Middle SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.8 mi away151st of 685
ELA 68% · Math 53% - 2Field Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 2 mi away574th of 685
ELA 40% · Math 13% - 9Oliver McCracken Middle SchoolSkokie SD 73-5 · 2.3 mi away137th of 685
ELA 79% · Math 45% - 8Lincoln Hall Middle SchoolLincolnwood SD 74 · 3.2 mi away138th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 46% - 7Old Orchard Jr High SchoolSkokie SD 68 · 3.2 mi away245th of 685
ELA 63% · Math 41% - 10Highcrest Middle SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 3.6 mi away16th of 685
ELA 88% · Math 77% - 4Lincoln Jr High SchoolSkokie SD 69 · 3.7 mi away444th of 685
ELA 44% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nichols Middle School in?
Nichols Middle School is part of the Evanston CCSD 65 district in Evanston, Illinois.
Is Nichols Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nichols Middle School 124th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nichols Middle School?
White 46%, Hispanic 23%, Black 17%, Two or more races 11% (637 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nichols Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60202 is $401K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 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.