Nimitz Middle

Summary:

Nimitz Middle is a public middle school in Odessa, Texas, serving 1,303 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ector County Independent School District, which is ranked 654 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nimitz Middle has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (70.84%) compared to the state average for Texas middle schools (around 50%), and a lower percentage of White students (18.8%) than the state average. Academically, the school's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in reading and math around 40-50%, while the state averages are around 50-55%. The school performs relatively better for Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, but struggles with Gifted and Talented, Special Education, and English Language Learner populations.

When compared to other middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District, Nimitz Middle generally performs better than Crockett Middle and Bonham Middle, but lags behind Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle and Ector College Prep Success Academy in terms of academic achievement and school rankings. The school's per-student spending has increased, but this has not yet translated into significant improvements in academic outcomes, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4900 Maple Ave
       Odessa, TX  79762-8000


(432) 456-0469

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1590th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,929 Help


Students who attend Nimitz Middle usually attend:

High:    Permian High School

Feeder schools for Nimitz Middle:

Elementary:    Blanton Elementary
    Gonzales Elementary
    L B Johnson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,312

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.0%
White:
19.6%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


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Compare Details Nimitz Middle ranks worse than 67.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.3. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69%), White (19.6%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nimitz Middle is 16.8. 3 middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nimitz Middle is $10,929, which is the 3rd highest among 6 middle schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nimitz Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Nimitz Middle 1590th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Nimitz Middle in the ranking list.)

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Ector County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ector County Independent School District (Isd) 654th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nimitz Middle

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Rank History for all students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.37 1095th 1573 30.4%
2005 48.05 920th 1582 41.8%
2006 56.43 758th 1585 52.2%
2007 42.57 1123rd 1684 33.3%
2008 50.43 987th 1718 42.5%
2009 47.26 1098th 1763 37.7%
2010 46.74 1166th 1803 35.3%
2011 43.49 1311th 1895 30.8%
2012 33.53 1426th 1951 26.9%
2013 41.85 1262nd 1973 36.0%
2014 45.44 1173rd 1987 41.0%
2015 31.02 1551st 2043 24.1%
2016 23.04 1683rd 1987 15.3%
2017 39.08 1214th 2027 40.1%
2018 38.64 1274th 2080 38.8%
2019 38.33 1340th 2193 38.9%
2021 43.48 1208th 2252 46.4%
2022 45.98 1131st 2254 49.8%
2023 49.70 1071st 2330 54.0%
2024 34.30 1590th 2361 32.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.25 279th 720 61.3%
2019 48.72 368th 753 51.1%
2021 25.82 595th 743 19.9%
2022 42.44 483rd 813 40.6%
2023 63.84 233rd 817 71.5%
2024 20.89 713th 812 12.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.28 1200th 1376 12.8%
2019 26.50 1213th 1445 16.1%
2021 60.67 380th 1592 76.1%
2022 68.29 304th 1643 81.5%
2023 52.50 658th 1720 61.7%
2024 30.61 1317th 1760 25.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.19 1232nd 1597 22.9%
2019 33.09 1145th 1626 29.6%
2021 29.49 1343rd 1712 21.6%
2022 61.50 378th 1757 78.5%
2023 38.58 1054th 1815 41.9%
2024 37.33 1237th 1881 34.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.43 1785th 2039 12.5%
2019 28.45 1675th 2073 19.2%
2021 39.00 1341st 2172 38.3%
2022 50.79 959th 2220 56.8%
2023 51.78 971st 2251 56.9%
2024 35.97 1479th 2224 33.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.53 1294th 2008 35.6%
2019 38.19 1292nd 2047 36.9%
2021 44.44 1137th 2151 47.1%
2022 44.42 1172nd 2221 47.2%
2023 45.96 1165th 2241 48.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.58 1165th 1430 18.5%
2019 25.40 1253rd 1446 13.3%
2021 32.25 1164th 1501 22.5%
2022 19.76 1323rd 1488 11.1%
2023 43.27 1057th 1481 28.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.32 1442nd 2008 28.2%
2019 28.98 1650th 2058 19.8%
2021 38.10 1302nd 2118 38.5%
2022 56.30 696th 2182 68.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.75 1195th 2030 41.1%
2019 37.59 1304th 2069 37.0%
2021 42.55 1182nd 2168 45.5%
2022 46.74 1097th 2228 50.8%
2023 52.08 980th 2245 56.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.19 448th 587 23.7%
2019 13.91 548th 594 7.7%
2021 29.16 467th 589 20.7%
2022 42.86 398th 606 34.3%
2023 58.30 282nd 616 54.2%
2024 47.78 370th 612 39.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.71 940th 1167 19.5%
2019 30.32 880th 1193 26.2%
2021 46.07 567th 1213 53.3%
2022 34.70 832nd 1251 33.5%
2023 52.23 509th 1273 60.0%
2024 31.34 929th 1271 26.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.86 1211th 1895 36.1%
2019 37.48 1242nd 1935 35.8%
2021 48.34 948th 2043 53.6%
2022 50.48 899th 2077 56.7%
2023 52.68 882nd 2116 58.3%
2024 37.27 1344th 2108 36.2%
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Rank History for White students at Nimitz Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.82 1117th 1673 33.2%
2019 40.16 1053rd 1684 37.5%
2021 39.24 1089th 1700 35.9%
2022 43.79 1003rd 1723 41.8%
2023 52.76 782nd 1749 55.3%
2024 27.04 1397th 1724 19.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Nimitz Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 623 102 3 233 3 n/a n/a 0 964
1989 614 100 7 231 0 n/a n/a 0 952
1990 575 98 10 250 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1991 554 102 8 249 0 n/a n/a 0 913
1992 575 82 14 248 0 n/a n/a 0 919
1993 602 102 15 244 4 n/a n/a 0 967
1994 652 104 15 300 5 n/a n/a 0 1076
1995 659 101 19 365 7 n/a n/a 0 1151
1996 659 101 19 365 7 n/a n/a 0 1151
1997 632 99 19 318 5 n/a n/a 0 1073
1998 637 120 12 356 4 n/a n/a 0 1129
1999 574 107 17 330 3 n/a n/a 0 1031
2000 537 110 14 357 3 n/a n/a 0 1021
2001 524 97 13 338 8 n/a n/a 0 980
2002 509 88 14 401 6 n/a n/a 0 1018
2003 509 88 14 401 6 n/a n/a 0 1018
2004 481 98 13 406 27 n/a n/a 0 1025
2005 459 102 12 401 18 n/a n/a 0 992
2006 424 87 12 381 22 n/a n/a 0 926
2007 402 86 14 358 18 n/a n/a 0 878
2008 434 72 16 409 16 n/a n/a 0 947
2009 430 70 17 447 11 n/a n/a 0 975
2010 421 90 13 455 13 n/a n/a 0 992
2011 322 74 9 490 3 1 25 0 924
2012 339 91 14 512 4 1 18 0 979
2013 342 98 25 592 9 5 11 0 1082
2014 327 107 27 602 7 0 14 0 1084
2015 287 91 28 672 6 1 17 0 1102
2016 332 68 22 538 2 2 11 0 975
2017 368 82 32 544 7 2 15 0 1050
2018 368 92 29 583 5 0 20 0 1097
2019 371 86 28 779 8 1 28 0 1301
2020 391 95 22 890 6 2 34 0 1440
2021 334 85 24 904 9 3 40 0 1399
2022 302 91 31 967 5 1 32 0 1429
2023 245 84 24 923 4 6 17 0 1303
2024 257 93 26 905 1 5 25 0 1312

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nimitz Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 964 48.0 20.0 n/a
1989 952 n/a n/a n/a
1990 933 54.0 17.2 n/a
1991 913 53.9 16.9 n/a
1992 919 52.6 17.4 18.4
1993 967 53.0 18.2 29.2
1994 1076 53.9 20.0 25.2
1995 1151 60.3 19.1 32.7
1996 1151 60.3 19.1 32.7
1997 1073 61.8 17.4 22.4
1998 1129 65.6 17.2 24.2
1999 1031 69.2 14.9 24.2
2000 1021 56.6 18.0 25.1
2001 980 70.1 14.0 35.6
2002 1018 63.0 16.2 36
2003 1018 63.0 16.2 36
2004 1025 53.1 19.3 35.5
2005 992 55.9 17.7 36.7
2006 926 55.8 16.6 32.9
2007 878 53.8 16.3 30.2
2008 947 56.2 16.9 28.2
2009 975 55.6 17.5 27.4
2010 992 56.8 17.4 35.2
2011 924 59.3 15.5 41.2
2012 979 59.3 16.5 37.8
2013 1082 63.6 17.0 38.8
2014 1084 60.8 17.8 36.2
2015 1102 61.0 18.0 30.3
2016 975 64.0 15.2 29.7
2017 1050 61.0 17.1 32.2
2018 1097 58.7 18.6 30.6
2019 1301 67.2 19.3 35.6
2020 1440 80.6 17.8 36.3
2021 1399 79.4 17.6 35.5
2022 1429 75.4 18.9 45.1
2023 1303 81.1 16.0 51.3
2024 1312 77.9 16.8 69.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nimitz Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 964 48.0 20.0 n/a
1989 952 n/a n/a n/a
1990 933 54.0 17.2 n/a
1991 913 53.9 16.9 n/a
1992 919 52.6 17.4 18.4
1993 967 53.0 18.2 29.2
1994 1076 53.9 20.0 25.2
1995 1151 60.3 19.1 32.7
1996 1151 60.3 19.1 32.7
1997 1073 61.8 17.4 22.4
1998 1129 65.6 17.2 24.2
1999 1031 69.2 14.9 24.2
2000 1021 56.6 18.0 25.1
2001 980 70.1 14.0 35.6
2002 1018 63.0 16.2 36
2003 1018 63.0 16.2 36
2004 1025 53.1 19.3 35.5
2005 992 55.9 17.7 36.7
2006 926 55.8 16.6 32.9
2007 878 53.8 16.3 30.2
2008 947 56.2 16.9 28.2
2009 975 55.6 17.5 27.4
2010 992 56.8 17.4 35.2
2011 924 59.3 15.5 41.2
2012 979 59.3 16.5 37.8
2013 1082 63.6 17.0 38.8
2014 1084 60.8 17.8 36.2
2015 1102 61.0 18.0 30.3
2016 975 64.0 15.2 29.7
2017 1050 61.0 17.1 32.2
2018 1097 58.7 18.6 30.6
2019 1301 67.2 19.3 35.6
2020 1440 80.6 17.8 36.3
2021 1399 79.4 17.6 35.5
2022 1429 75.4 18.9 45.1
2023 1303 81.1 16.0 51.3
2024 1312 77.9 16.8 69.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nimitz Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $669 (8.9%) $6,838 (91.1%) $7,507
2020 $459 (6.3%) $6,822 (93.7%) $7,281
2021 $1,245 (11.4%) $9,684 (88.6%) $10,929

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nimitz Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1340th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1071st of 2330 Middle schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Nimitz Middle)2844
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1940
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nimitz Middle)3740
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2533
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Nimitz Middle)4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2938
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nimitz Middle)3240
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2634
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Nimitz Middle)4767
 20%
   8th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3244
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nimitz Middle)2921
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2226
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Nimitz Middle)4355
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2832
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Nimitz Middle)2519
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1211
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Nimitz Middle)7479
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3234
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13011303
 0.2%
African American8684
 2.3%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian2824
 14.3%
Hispanic779923
 18.5%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White371245
 34%
Two or More Races2817
 39.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%51.3%
 15.8%


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Nimitz Middle ranks 1590th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Nimitz Middle are 69% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Nimitz Middle usually go on to attend Permian High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,312 students attended Nimitz Middle.


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