Enrollment
1,310
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Odessa, TX
Nimitz Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nimitz Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481800001586
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nimitz Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nimitz Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nimitz Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nimitz Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nimitz Middle
Nimitz Middle is a large middle school in Odessa, Texas, enrolling 1,310 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,310 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 459 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #427, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 558 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,310 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ector County Isd also operates Permian H S (4,138 students) and Odessa H S (3,814 students) alongside Nimitz Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nimitz Middle compares
Nimitz Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,310 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,310
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
292
in-school suspensions + 266 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
White 17.1%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Nimitz Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ector County Isd, which includes Nimitz Middle.
$11,033
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 35.4%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Nimitz Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crockett Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nimitz Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,814
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nimitz Middle
How many students attend Nimitz Middle?
Nimitz Middle has 1,310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Odessa, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nimitz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nimitz Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nimitz Middle?
49.8% of students at Nimitz Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nimitz Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nimitz Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nimitz Middle?
Nimitz Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nimitz Middle rank among middle schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Nimitz Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Odessa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Odessa on the city page.
Is Nimitz Middle a good school?
Nimitz Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides Nimitz Middle, Ector County Isd also operates Permian H S (4,138 students), Odessa H S (3,814 students), and Ector College Prep Success Academy (1,272 students). See the Ector County Isd district page for the complete list.
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