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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8Charter

Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 8255 Beach Street, Los Angeles, CA 90001-4014

(323) 565-3280 · ca.greendot.org/florence-firestone/

5/10
#760
Rank 760 out of 1,315
Top 58%
English Language Arts5/10 · #771 · 41st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #710 · 46th percentile
Science4/10 · #863 · 35th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle sits in the heart of South Los Angeles, a dense, working-class neighborhood with a strong Latino community feel and deep local roots. As part of the Green Dot Public Schools network, it brings a structured, college-prep mindset to a part of the city that doesn't always get the same attention as westside schools, making it a meaningful option for families who want that focus without leaving their community. It's a solid middle-of-the-pack performer academically, and families who are drawn to the charter model and appreciate a school with a clear mission around college readiness will likely find it worth a close look.

Student Demographics

424 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
413 (97%)
Other
11 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners179 (42%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged415 (98%)
Students with Disabilities52 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

437
Enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.2
Administrators (FTE)
13
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #489 · 64th percentile

138 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found