Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School
Tel:
(323) 565-3245
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School serves 371 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School's student population of 371 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 371 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8652 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School is Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 465 students
0.0 miles
810 E. 111th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-8613 0.0 6-8 465 - Los Angeles Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 617 students
0.0 miles
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099 0.0 6-8 617 - Los Angeles Metro Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 187 students
0.5 miles
700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-5708 0.5 K-5 187 - Los Angeles Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 441 students
0.6 miles
644 W. 17th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 342-2870 0.6 9-12 441 - Los Angeles Central High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 503 students
0.7 miles
716 E. 14th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901 0.7 9-12 503
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