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Enrollment
441
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ANIMO MAE JEMISON CHARTER MIDDLE DISTRICT·NCES 060164913787
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle
12700 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90061 · (323) 565-4450 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL441 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
19.8:1
22 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
423 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 | 138 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 149 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 154 | 35% |
Student demographics
34%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 Mae Jemison Charter Middle
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle this school | 441 | 95.9% | N/A |
| Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle Los Angeles | 441 | 94.6% | 15.6% |
| Stella Middle Charter Academy Los Angeles | 474 | 94.9% | N/A |
| Frick United Academy of Language Middle Oakland | 392 | 99.7% | 3.2% |
| Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle Los Angeles | 390 | 96.9% | N/A |
| Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle Los Angeles | 464 | 96.8% | N/A |
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 Mae Jemison Charter Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 441 | #1,028 of 1,377 | #233 of 317 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.8:1 | #435 of 1,279 | #107 of 301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.5% | #900 of 1,278 | #159 of 301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.9% | #81 of 1,329 | #41 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
441
-55 (-11%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.8:1
was 18.4:1
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 | 441 | 22.3 | 19.8:1 | 96% (423) |
| 2023-24 | 410 | 20.3 | 20.2:1 | 93% (381) |
| 2022-23 | 472 | 25.3 | 18.6:1 | 96% (455) |
| 2020-21 | 496 | 27 | 18.4:1 | 95% (469) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle.
About Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle
In Los Angeles, California, Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is a low-enrollment middle school. The school counts 441 students across grades 6 through 8. The typical figure for middle schools in California is about 659 students.
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle belongs to Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District.
Roughly 79% of students at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle are Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 20% Black. Among people living in Los Angeles County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. The school's diversity index is 34%, meaning two students picked at random have a 34% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 19.8:1, with 22.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 0.9 students per teacher below the 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 96% of enrollment. Public schools in Los Angeles County average 70%.
Census estimates describe Los Angeles County this way: the median household income is $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle, Los Angeles County has 2,243 other public schools.
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is the public school closest to Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
The federal government classifies Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle's location as Suburb: Large. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
Enrollment has fallen by 55 students since 2020-21, to 441. The school's ratio rose from 18.4:1 to 19.8:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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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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- New Designs Charter School-Watts0.0 mi · 194
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Frequently asked questions
About Animo Mae Jemison Charter MiddleWhat is the total enrollment at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle enrolls approximately 441 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle serve?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is approximately 19.8:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle?
Student demographics at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle are roughly 0% White, 79% Hispanic, 20% Black, 0% Two or more.
Is Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle public or private?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.