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Chester W. Nimitz Middle School

6021 Carmelita Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,233 students
This chart displays total students of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Chester W. Nimitz Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#6915 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chester W. Nimitz Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chester W. Nimitz Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1992-93 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
96%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chester W. Nimitz Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
1%
5%
White
(21-22)
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chester W. Nimitz Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
93%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chester W. Nimitz Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chester W. Nimitz Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester W. Nimitz Middle School's ranking?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle School is ranked #6915 out of 9,602 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
1,233 students attend Chester W. Nimitz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Chester W. Nimitz Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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