Nichols Middle School

www.nichols.district65.net

650 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nichols Middle School, located at 800 Greenleaf St in Evanston, Illinois, serves as a central component of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that reflects the unique cultural fabric of the Evanston community. By prioritizing academic rigor alongside social-emotional development, Nichols aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and a sense of responsibility toward their local and global communities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nichols Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and athletics. The school places a strong focus on equity, striving to provide all students—regardless of their background—with the resources and support necessary to succeed. With its dedicated faculty and commitment to community engagement, Nichols acts as a foundational hub that seeks to inspire curiosity and cultivate lifelong learners in a supportive, student-centered atmosphere.

650

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nichols Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	134
Black	133
Asian	19
Two or More	60
Pacific Islander	1

White
301 (46.5 %)
Hispanic
134 (20.7 %)
Black
133 (20.5 %)
Two or More
60 (9.3 %)
Asian
19 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Evanston CCSD 65
Phone:	(847)859-8661
Website:	http://www.nichols.district65.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 209

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 216