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Chester W. Nimitz Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 6021 Carmelita Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255-3320

(323) 887-5400 · www.lausd.net/nimitz_ms

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4/10
#854
Rank 854 out of 1,315
Top 65%
English Language Arts4/10 · #870 · 34th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #849 · 36th percentile
Science4/10 · #831 · 37th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Huntington Park is a tight-knit, working-class community just south of downtown LA, and Nimitz Middle reflects the neighborhood's hardworking spirit. Families here tend to be deeply rooted in the community, and the school serves as an important anchor for kids navigating those formative middle school years in a dense urban environment. For families in the area, Nimitz offers a familiar, neighborhood-based option where students stay close to home and grow up alongside kids they've known for years.

Student Demographics

998 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
977 (98%)
White
17 (2%)
Other
4 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners327 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged955 (96%)
Students with Disabilities185 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,057
Enrollment
60.3
Teachers (FTE)
17.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
20
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #446 · 67th percentile

147 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found