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6021 Carmelita Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255-3320
Summary
Chester W. Nimitz Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 56th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 34.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 551/1,204 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 507/1,204 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,057 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,008 (95.4%) |
| English Learners | 165 (15.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.2 points from last year and rose 12.0 points over the full period. Math rose 8.7 points from last year and rose 16.3 points over the full period.
•Math +16.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.2% to 47.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 35%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.7% to 38.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 36.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Chester W. Nimitz Middle compare within the district?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle is No. 42 in reading and No. 37 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Chester W. Nimitz Middle rank in California?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle ranks No. 551 of 1,204 in reading and No. 507 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Chester W. Nimitz Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 30 in reading and No. 32 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.4% meet the reading standard and 34.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Chester W. Nimitz Middle compare with other schools in Huntington Park?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Huntington Park with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Huntington ParkHow does Chester W. Nimitz Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle is No. 123 in reading and No. 112 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Chester W. Nimitz MiddleThis school | 34.8% | 46.5% |
| Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy | 28.9% | 46.9% |
| Henry T. Gage Middle | 23.6% | 35.0% |
