Excellent
#347 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle
Middle School · Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1149 South Hill St. Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Math 28% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2018, reaching 41% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,211
Median home value
$1,000,800
Median rent
$2,385/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle is listed in Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District, serving approximately 298 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle
What grades does Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle serve?
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle?
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle rank in CA?
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle ranks #347 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle a charter school?
Yes, Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle a Title I school?
No, Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle?
96.0% of students at Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (323) 565-3245
- Area population (ZIP 90015)
- 25,257
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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