Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District

8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90001-4014
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 443 students in Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,356 Schools
# Students
443 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District, which is ranked #1355 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1351 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle   School District 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%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
437 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
55%
# Black Students
5 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1 Student
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
n/a
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,212 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,099 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,212
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,099
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Animo Florence-firestone Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3280
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District manages 1 public schools serving 443 students.
What is the rank of Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District is ranked #1355 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District?
99% of Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,099 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-08
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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