Nimitz Middle
Odessa, TX · Ector County ISD · Grades 6-8
1,168th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 31%· Stable
Nimitz Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nimitz Middle 1,168th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 31% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2019 to 31th in 2025.
Nimitz Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,205 students tested
Nimitz Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,312 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.5% | 69.0% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| White | 30.2% | 19.6% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Black | 9.9% | 7.1% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Nimitz Middle
Typical home value $264K in zip 79762 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Nimitz Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Bonham MiddleEctor County ISD · 1.6 mi away1,303rd of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 34% - 5Wilson & Young Medal of Honor MiddleEctor County ISD · 2.5 mi away973rd of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 3Bowie MiddleEctor County ISD · 3.5 mi away1,280th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 35% - 7IDEA Yukon College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 4.2 mi away · charter602nd of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 43% - 2Ector College Prep Success AcademyEctor County ISD · 4.4 mi away · charter1,519th of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 24% - 1Crockett MiddleEctor County ISD · 4.7 mi away1,610th of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 3Abell J HMidland ISD · 13.2 mi away1,232nd of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 29% - 7San Jacinto J HMidland ISD · 15.9 mi away597th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nimitz Middle in?
Nimitz Middle is part of the Ector County ISD district in Odessa, Texas.
Is Nimitz Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nimitz Middle 1,168th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Nimitz Middle?
Hispanic 69%, White 20%, Black 7%, Asian 2% (1,312 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nimitz Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79762 is $264K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.