Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle in Los Angeles, CA

At a glance

Reported students

441

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.32

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California middle enrollment

25th percentile

Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

441

Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle: 441 reported students.

State peer staffing position

38th percentile

19.8:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 508
Teachers (FTE): 29
Student–teacher ratio: 17.5:1

What the reported data says about Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle

Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District. NCES reports 441 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (78.9%) and Black (19.7%). English learners represent 22.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle

1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 22.2%
Students with disabilities: 14.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 95.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Provision 2

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.5%
Hispanic78.9%
Black19.7%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle Middle · Charter · Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle District	06–08	390	0.9 mi
Samuel Gompers Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	406	1.1 mi
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle District	06–08	464	1.2 mi
Early College Middle Middle · Compton Unified	06–08	304	1.4 mi
Enterprise Middle Middle · Compton Unified	07–08	182	1.6 mi
Edwin Markham Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	618	1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle

What grades does Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle serve?

Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District.

How many students attend Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle?

Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle reported 441 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 508 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle?

The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 441 students and 22.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

95.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle in?

Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is part of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle (0.9 mi), Samuel Gompers Middle (1.1 mi), Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.