- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Nimitz Middle held near 1,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.1 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 481800001586 · Odessa, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,310 enr · 16.2:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Nimitz Middle held near 1,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.1 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nimitz Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Permian H S
Permian H S
4,138 students
- Odessa H S
Odessa H S
3,814 students
- This school 1,310
Nimitz Middle
1,310 students
- Ector College 1,272
Ector College Prep Success Academy
1,272 students
- Wilson & Young 1,227
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
1,227 students
- Crockett Middl 1,181
Crockett Middle
1,181 students
What this shows Nimitz Middle reports 1,310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nimitz Middle compares
Nimitz Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Ector County Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,303 (2022-23) → 1,312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.