Serving 900 students in grades 6-8, Animo Legacy Charter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Animo Legacy Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Animo Legacy Charter Middle School's student population of 900 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
900 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Animo Legacy Charter Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
26%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Animo Legacy Charter Middle School?
900 students attend Animo Legacy Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Animo Legacy Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animo Legacy Charter Middle School?
Animo Legacy Charter Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Animo Legacy Charter Middle School offer ?
Animo Legacy Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Animo Legacy Charter Middle School part of?
Animo Legacy Charter Middle School is part of Animo Legacy Charter Middle School District.
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