Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School

12700 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 508 students in grades 6-8, Animo Mae Jemison 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 22%
  • : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
508 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School is 0.34, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
22%
40%
(18-19)
37%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
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Black
19%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School?
508 students attend Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School offer ?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School part of?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School is part of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 22%
  • : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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