Nichols J H
Arlington, TX · Arlington ISD
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · City, large
1,413th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
2201 ASCENSION BLVD, Arlington, TX 76006
(682)867-2600NCES ID 480870000256Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Nichols J H 1,413th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 17% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 502 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 588 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38.1% | 58.3% | ▲ 20.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 36.5% | 33.5% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 20.6% | 4.1% | ▼ 16.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $390K in zip 76006 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Nichols J H in?
Nichols J H is part of the Arlington ISD district in Arlington, Texas.
Is Nichols J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nichols J H 1,413th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Nichols J H?
Black 58%, Hispanic 34%, White 4%, Two or more races 3% (588 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nichols J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76006 is $390K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.