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#7202 of 9,539 schools in CA
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle
Middle School · Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades 6th – 8th.
1149 South Hill St. Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Math 11% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingenium Clarion Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Alliance Jack H. Skirball MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Samuel Gompers MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Animo James B. Taylor Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 486 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,561NCES 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 Mae Jemison Charter Middle is listed in Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District, serving approximately 410 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,202 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle
What grades does Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle serve?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle rank in CA?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle ranks #7,202 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Mae Jemison Charter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle a charter school?
Yes, Animo Mae Jemison 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 Mae Jemison Charter Middle a Title I school?
No, Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle?
92.9% of students at Animo Mae Jemison 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
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.9%
- Phone
- (323) 565-4450
- 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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