Serving 1,057 students in grades 6-8, Chester W. Nimitz Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chester W. Nimitz Middle serves the eastern part of Huntington Park, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most students live within a 1.5-mile radius, with the furthest edge being about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chester W. Nimitz Middle School's student population of 1,057 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,057 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Nimitz Has No Limits!
School Rankings
Chester W. Nimitz Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6784 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester W. Nimitz Middle School's ranking?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle School is ranked #6784 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chester W. Nimitz Middle School often compared to?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chester W. Nimitz Middle School?
1,057 students attend Chester W. Nimitz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Chester W. Nimitz Middle School offer ?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chester W. Nimitz Middle School part of?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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