Gonzales El vs Nimitz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonzales El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Nimitz Middle
Odessa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,310 students
| Measure | Gonzales El Odessa, Texas | Nimitz Middle Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3649 of 4,686 | #1393 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #38203 of 50,301 | #11625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 1,310 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 1,310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nimitz Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 30.5).
- •Gonzales El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Nimitz Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Nimitz Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 80.4%).
- •Gonzales El does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.2).
- •Nimitz Middle is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 424.
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 Gonzales El better than Nimitz Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nimitz Middle ranks higher (31.5 vs 30.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gonzales El and Nimitz Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gonzales El: 424. Nimitz Middle: 1,310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gonzales El and Nimitz Middle rank in Texas?
Gonzales El is 3649th of 4,686 and Nimitz Middle is 1393rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).