Serving 290 students in grades 6-8, Animo Westside 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 16% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7046 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
68%
55%
Black
28%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Animo Westside Charter Middle School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animo Westside Charter Middle School's ranking?
Animo Westside Charter Middle School is ranked #7046 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?
16% 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 Westside Charter Middle School?
290 students attend Animo Westside Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Animo Westside Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animo Westside Charter Middle School?
Animo Westside Charter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Animo Westside Charter Middle School offer ?
Animo Westside Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Animo Westside Charter Middle School part of?
Animo Westside Charter Middle School is part of Animo Westside Charter Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is Animo Westside Charter Middle School located?
Animo Westside Charter Middle School is located in the Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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