Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School

810 E. 111th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 518 students in grades 6-8, Animo James B. Taylor 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School's student population of 518 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
518 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7619 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
85%
55%
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Black
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School's ranking?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School is ranked #7619 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School?
518 students attend Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School offer ?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School part of?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School is part of Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School located?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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