Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
Burleson, TX · Joshua ISD · Grades 6-8
277th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 84%· Stable
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Tom and Nita Nichols Middle 277th 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 84% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2019 to 84th in 2025.
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 622 students tested
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 604 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2017
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.0% | 67.2% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 27.0% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
Typical home value $342K in zip 76028 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Middle schools near Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10STEAM MiddleBurleson ISD · 3.7 mi away131st of 1,701
ELA 75% · Math 72% - 6Nick Kerr MiddleBurleson ISD · 4.3 mi away710th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 45% - 4Hughes MiddleBurleson ISD · 4.3 mi away1,105th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 37% - 7R C Loflin MiddleJoshua ISD · 4.8 mi away527th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 50% - 8Keene J HKeene ISD · 6.2 mi away478th of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 46% - 3Richard Allie MiddleCrowley ISD · 6.3 mi away1,246th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 28% - 2H F Stevens MiddleCrowley ISD · 7.8 mi away1,370th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 29% - 4Alvarado J HAlvarado ISD · 8.4 mi away1,130th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Tom and Nita Nichols Middle in?
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is part of the Joshua ISD district in Burleson, Texas.
Is Tom and Nita Nichols Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tom and Nita Nichols Middle 277th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 84% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
White 67%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 3%, Black 1% (604 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tom and Nita Nichols Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76028 is $342K 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.