Serving 1,310 students in grades 6-8, Nimitz Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nimitz Middle serves the eastern part of Odessa, TX, covering an area of approximately 11.9 square miles. Most families are within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 1.9 miles and the furthest edge located 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nimitz Middle School's student population of 1,310 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,310 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nimitz Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nimitz Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3990 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nimitz Middle School's ranking?
Nimitz Middle School is ranked #3990 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Nimitz Middle School often compared to?
Nimitz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowie Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nimitz Middle School?
1,310 students attend Nimitz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Nimitz Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nimitz Middle School?
Nimitz Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nimitz Middle School offer ?
Nimitz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nimitz Middle School part of?
Nimitz Middle School is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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