Chester W. Nimitz Middle

6021 Carmelita Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255

nimitzms.lausd.org

1,057 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chester W. Nimitz Middle School, located in Huntington Park, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a predominantly urban community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond. The campus serves as a central educational hub for the local neighborhood, emphasizing academic development alongside social and emotional growth during the critical middle-school years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards while offering various programs intended to engage students in both core subjects and extracurricular interests. As part of the LAUSD system, Nimitz Middle School utilizes the district’s wide array of resources, technology, and support services to foster a productive learning environment. For families and community members, the school maintains an official presence through the district portal, which serves as a primary source for academic calendars, school policies, and updates on student achievements.

1,057

Total Students

61.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester W. Nimitz Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	1,032
Black	4
Asian	1

Hispanic
1,032 (97.6%)
White
20 (1.9%)
Black
4 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)887-5400
Website:	http://nimitzms.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,057
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	952
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 322

Grade 7 354

Grade 8 381