Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, Animo Phillis Wheatley 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 was 7% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
54%
55%
Black
43%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School District
Source: 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School?
510 students attend Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% 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 Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School?
Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School offer ?
Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School part of?
Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School is part of Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School District.
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