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I love nichols I have two kids one in first and one in grade all the staff is so friendly the students all know one anther and look out the the younger kids. ms. sherblon, mrs. tomson, mr. shinn, I dont think there is a bad teacher there. even the principle is always around and available with a smile on her face. this school knows their students personly I couldent be happier cant say the same for beckman
—Submitted by a parent
I think Leroy Nichols is a diamond in the rough! My son has had the best teachers every year. He loves to go to school. The only thing I see as a 'problem' is the actual school itself, it's so drab and bleak, needs a fresh coat of paint and some updating!
—Submitted by a parent
I am writing an excellent review based on my childs experience with his kindergarten teacher, Ms. Fugitani, and his 1st grade teacher, Ms. Tomson. Ms. Sherblon is also a great kindergarten teacher. These teachers really care about our kids and it shows.
—Submitted by a parent
Leroy Nichols has the best teachers ever! They are awesome and each one has become like part of my family. The fundraisers held by the PTA are always attended by alot of families. Leroy Nichols Rocks!!
—Submitted by a parent
The leadership in this school leaves much to be desired since Principal Menke retired approximately 8-9 yrs ago. I've had 4 children attend here during this time period. The current climate is very political and the leadership apparently has confused the teachers on how to grade with the new 1-4 grading system. It is unfair to the brighter children. 'A' students should have 4's however teachers have been told not to grade higher than a '3'? What's the catch? Sure parents could be more involved but who can afford it? Sure we could raise money via PTA but, how will it improve the education quality. Extracurricular activities are limited to the after school program but, no organized sports. Leroy Nichols is definitely not the school it used to be! At least it's what I understand after viewing it's ranks. Unfortunate situation for many good teachers and parents. We deserve better!
—Submitted by a parent
I love this school! The principal is always ready to listen to parents on concerns for the children and/or problems they might have. My children also love their school. There are plenty of activities for the children and parents to do as a family. Fiesta night is a big hit ,along with the spagetti feed,fund raisers,talent show,christmas show,ice cream social,and the kids really love the days they can dress up,hat day,pajama day,backwards day ect. Test scores are on the rise. Out of all the elementary schools in Lodi I think my kids lucked out to be able to attend this one for all of their elementary school years!
—Submitted by a parent
The school is dedicated to the growth and overall learning experience for my Kindergartener. I was impressed with the teacher and her support staff in their ability to get as much out of the students with very little involvement from the district or the parents for that matter. Nichols may not be the highest rated school but does provide every opportunity for each student to be the best they can be. I was disappointed in the lack of a true library nor a librarian. These should be the basic of a school however I've been away from elementary schools and I'm not sure if they are doing away with books?
—Submitted by a parent
It's apparent that everyone at Leroy Nichols School is working hard to improve the test scores, and progress is being made. I wish more parents would get involved in their child's school life, I think that would boost their childs'self esteem. I think the PTA is strong but needs more direct parent involvement. The group works hard to develop programs for its' school families. It's very enjoyable to attend the Ice Cream Social, the Tamale Fiesta, the afterschool activies; like the Sock Hop and Disco Dance. The PTA, the staff and the Principal are working very hard to create a positive environment for the kids and their families. Keep your eye on this school - it's going places! P.S. The Principal is the best in the District!
—Submitted by a parent
My children and I love Nichols school. I just wish the test scores can improve.I also feel that one particular office assistant can be more friendly considering she works close with our children and the public.The extracurricular activities are great!! It brings students,parents,and the community closer together.
—Submitted by a parent
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.
The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.
The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.
57 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.
57 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
50 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.
50 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.
39 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.
39 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.
44 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.
44 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
44 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
56 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.
56 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 38% |
| Females | 41% |
| Males | 37% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 57% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 33% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 44% |
| English learner | 29% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 50% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 44% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 17% |
| All Students | 60% |
| Females | 63% |
| Males | 57% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 79% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 54% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 64% |
| English learner | 48% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 73% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 44% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 67% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 42% |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 30% |
| Females | 41% |
| Males | 24% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 53% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 26% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 32% |
| English learner | 14% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 41% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 32% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 70% |
| Females | 71% |
| Males | 70% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 87% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 70% |
| English learner | 67% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 72% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 67% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 74% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 46% |
| Females | 43% |
| Males | 50% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 73% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 39% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 49% |
| English learner | 13% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 67% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 33% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 51% |
| Females | 52% |
| Males | 50% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 64% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 52% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 51% |
| English learner | 40% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 58% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 50% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 27% |
| Females | 33% |
| Males | 20% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 55% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 24% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 26% |
| English learner | 9% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 45% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 15% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 21% |
| Females | 17% |
| Males | 25% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 45% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 16% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 16% |
| English learner | 5% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 36% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 46% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 16% |
| Females | 13% |
| Males | 20% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 18% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 11% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 13% |
| English learner | 5% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 27% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 0% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 31% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 40% |
| Females | 45% |
| Males | 32% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 63% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Students with disability | 25% |
| Students with no reported disability | 43% |
| English learner | 6% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 54% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 17% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 62% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 43% |
| Females | 52% |
| Males | 32% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 63% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 34% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Students with disability | 33% |
| Students with no reported disability | 45% |
| English learner | 18% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 54% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 25% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 38% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 77% |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58% | 51% | ||
| White | 34% | 27% | ||
| Asian | 6% | 11% | ||
| Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 1% | ||
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 1 | 74% | N/A | 54% |
| English language learners 2 | 38% | N/A | 24% |
| Language | This school | State average | ||
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| Spanish | 87% | 85% | ||
| Urdu | 6% | 0% | ||
| All other non-English languages | 3% | 1% | ||
| Pashto | 2% | 0% | ||
| Arabic | 1% | 1% | ||
| Punjabi | 1% | 1% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Average class size | 23 | N/A | 25 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Average years teaching in district | 18 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 21 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Full credential | 100% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 0% | N/A | 2% |


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