Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School
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(323)568-8613
- Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School serves 462 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Animo James B. Taylor 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 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Top Placements
Animo James B. Taylor 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 gree lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School's student population of 462 students has grown by 183% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 |
| Hispanic | 85% | 54% |
| Black | 15% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School is Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's student population of 633,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,871 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,853 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1,020 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 633,165 | 1,585 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $8,437 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $9,736 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,871 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,853 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School is Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 298 students
0.0 miles
5156 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323)565-3245 0.0 6-8 298 - Los Angeles Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 605 students
0.0 miles
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323)600-6099 0.0 6-8 605 - Los Angeles Metro Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 205 students
0.5 miles
320 W. 15th St. Ste. 143
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213)377-5708 0.5 K-5 205 - Los Angeles Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 451 students
0.6 miles
644 W. 17th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213)342-2870 0.6 9-12 451 - Los Angeles Central High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
0.7 miles
716 E. 14th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213)745-1901 0.7 9-12 400
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