Chester W. Nimitz Middle
Huntington Park, CA · Los Angeles Unified
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
736th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
6021 Carmelita Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 887-5400Official website ↗NCES ID 062271003216Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Chester W. Nimitz Middle 736th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2015 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,007 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,087 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.1% | 96.9% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 2.4% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $672K in zip 90255 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Chester W. Nimitz Middle
- #981Orchard Academies 2BLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away981st of 1,294
ELA 37% ▼2 · Math 13% ▼13Compare - #738Orchard Academies 2CLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away738th of 1,294
ELA 42% ▲3 · Math 23% ▼3Compare - #974Magnolia Science Academy BellLos Angeles Unified · 0.5 mi away · charter974th of 1,294
ELA 33% ▼6 · Math 18% ▼8Compare - #969Henry T. Gage MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away969th of 1,294
ELA 32% ▼7 · Math 19% ▼7Compare - #574Aspire Centennial College Preparatory AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 2.2 mi away · charter574th of 1,294
ELA 51% ▲12 · Math 28% ▲2Compare - #590Walnut Park Middle A School of Social Justice and Service LearningLos Angeles Unified · 2.2 mi away590th of 1,294
ELA 46% ▲7 · Math 32% ▲6Compare - #733Walnut Park Middle B Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 2.2 mi away733rd of 1,294
ELA 43% ▲4 · Math 22% ▼4Compare - #692South Gate MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 2.3 mi away692nd of 1,294
ELA 40% ▲1 · Math 29% ▲3Compare
What school district is Chester W. Nimitz Middle in?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Huntington Park, California.
Is Chester W. Nimitz Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chester W. Nimitz Middle 736th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chester W. Nimitz Middle?
Hispanic 97%, White 2% (1,087 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chester W. Nimitz Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90255 is $672K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.