Chester W. Nimitz Middle vs Fishburn Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 760 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester W. Nimitz Middle
Huntington Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students
Fishburn Avenue Elementary
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
| Measure | Chester W. Nimitz Middle Huntington Park, California | Fishburn Avenue Elementary Maywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 1,334 | #4274 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13527 of 15,369 | #44337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,057 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 29% |
| city | Huntington Park | Maywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.5 vs 20.8).
- •Fishburn Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Fishburn Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Fishburn Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 95.4%).
- •Chester W. Nimitz Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.5).
- •Chester W. Nimitz Middle is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 430.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chester W. Nimitz Middle better than Fishburn Avenue Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chester W. Nimitz Middle and Fishburn Avenue Elementary?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Huntington Park and Maywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle: 1,057. Fishburn Avenue Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester W. Nimitz Middle and Fishburn Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle is 926th of 1,334 and Fishburn Avenue Elementary is 4274th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).