Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle

Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle sits in South Los Angeles, a tight-knit community where families are deeply invested in finding options that go beyond what a traditional neighborhood school might offer — and that's exactly what draws many here. As a Green Dot charter school, it brings structured programming and a college-prep mindset to a part of the city that has historically had fewer educational choices. Families who are actively searching for a middle school with intentional leadership and a mission-driven culture will find something worth considering here, even as the school continues working to strengthen its academic outcomes.