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Which teacher or staff member at Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
437
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ANIMO FLORENCE-FIRESTONE CHARTER MIDDLE DISTRICT·NCES 060209614036
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle
8255 Beach St., Los Angeles, CA 90001 · (323) 565-3280 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL437 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
425 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 134 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 153 | 35% |
| Grade 8 | 150 | 34% |
Student demographics
4%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle this school | 437 | 97.3% | N/A |
| Animo Jefferson Charter Middle Los Angeles | 427 | 96.0% | N/A |
| Synergy Kinetic Academy Los Angeles | 481 | 97.1% | N/A |
| San Fernando Middle San Fernando | 442 | 95.7% | 21.0% |
| Pajaro Middle Watsonville | 398 | 96.5% | 12.7% |
| Orchard Academies 2C Bell | 395 | 97.7% | 30.1% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 437 | #1,038 of 1,377 | #237 of 317 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.5:1 | #536 of 1,279 | #125 of 301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 4.1% | #1,243 of 1,278 | #287 of 301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 97.3% | #35 of 1,329 | #20 of 312 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
437
+9 (+2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
was 20.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 437 | 21.3 | 20.5:1 | 97% (425) |
| 2023-24 | 443 | 19.3 | 22.9:1 | 96% (424) |
| 2022-23 | 443 | 20.3 | 21.8:1 | 98% (435) |
| 2020-21 | 428 | 21 | 20.4:1 | 97% (414) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle.
About Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle is the name of a small middle school in Los Angeles, California. Enrollment stands at 437 students, covering grades 6 through 8. The school is 34% below the average for middle schools in California.
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle District is responsible for Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle.
Roughly 98% of students at Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle are Hispanic. By comparison, Los Angeles County residents are about 48% Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle scores 4%.
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle reports a ratio of 20.5 students per teacher, from 21.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. It is about the same as the 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California. Lunch program data show 97% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Compared with the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County, the school's rate is higher.
In Los Angeles County, the median household earns about $90,112 a year, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Los Angeles County has 2,244 public schools with about 1,265,907 students, including Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle.
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle's nearest public school is Animo Pat Brown (less than a tenth of a mile). In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle.
NCES describes the area around Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle as Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 428 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 437.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
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- Animo Pat Brown0.1 mi · 617
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Frequently asked questions
About Animo Florence-Firestone Charter MiddleHow many students attend Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle enrolls approximately 437 students in grades 06-08.
Is Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle an elementary, middle, or high school?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle is approximately 20.5:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle?
Student demographics at Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle are roughly 1% White, 98% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Two or more.
Is Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle public or private?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.