Idea Yukon College Preparatory vs Nimitz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Yukon College Preparatory
Odessa · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
503 students
Nimitz Middle
Odessa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,310 students
| Measure | Idea Yukon College Preparatory Odessa, Texas | Nimitz Middle Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #722 of 1,684 | #1393 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7456 of 15,369 | #11625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 503 | 1,310 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 1,310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Yukon College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 31.5).
- •Idea Yukon College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 67.6%).
- •Idea Yukon College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.2).
- •Nimitz Middle is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 503.
- •Idea Yukon College Preparatory is a charter school while Nimitz Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Idea Yukon College Preparatory better than Nimitz Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Yukon College Preparatory ranks higher (50.9 vs 31.5 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 Idea Yukon College Preparatory and Nimitz Middle?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Yukon College Preparatory: 503. Nimitz Middle: 1,310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Yukon College Preparatory and Nimitz Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Yukon College Preparatory is 722nd of 1,684 and Nimitz Middle is 1393rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).