Serving 681 students in grades 9, Nimitz Ninth Grade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
41%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Aldine Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Nimitz Ninth Grade Elementary School?
681 students attend Nimitz Ninth Grade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nimitz Ninth Grade Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nimitz Ninth Grade Elementary School?
Nimitz Ninth Grade Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nimitz Ninth Grade Elementary School offer ?
Nimitz Ninth Grade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Nimitz Ninth Grade Elementary School part of?
Nimitz Ninth Grade Elementary School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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