- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burleson, TX
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tom and Nita Nichols Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482493013255
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tom and Nita Nichols Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 482493013255 · Burleson, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 16:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Joshua H S (1,313 students)
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joshua H S
Joshua H S
1,313 students
- North Joshua E
North Joshua El
733 students
- R C Loflin Mid
R C Loflin Middle
696 students
- A G Elder El
A G Elder El
670 students
- This school
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
654 students
- Caddo Grove El
Caddo Grove El
611 students
What this shows Tom and Nita Nichols Middle reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tom and Nita Nichols Middle compares
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joshua Isd reports $12,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tom and Nita Nichols Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Joshua El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R C Loflin Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A G Elder El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caddo Grove El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tom and Nita Nichols Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
How many students attend Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle has 654 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burleson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
32.7% of students at Tom and Nita Nichols Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tom and Nita Nichols Middle rank among middle schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Tom and Nita Nichols Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Burleson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Burleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Joshua Isd?
Besides Tom and Nita Nichols Middle, Joshua Isd also operates Joshua H S (1,313 students), North Joshua El (733 students), and R C Loflin Middle (696 students). See the Joshua Isd district page for the complete list.