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Animo Legacy Charter Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 12226 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047-5240

(323) 600-6000 · ca.greendot.org/legacy

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1/10
#1215
Rank 1215 out of 1,315
Top 92%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1190 · 10th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1180 · 10th percentile
Science1/10 · #1272 · 4th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Animo Legacy Charter Middle sits in South Los Angeles, a neighborhood with deep community roots and a growing sense of momentum, and the school reflects that spirit — it's a charter that's clearly punching above its weight in a competitive state ranking environment. Families drawn to structured, mission-driven academics will find a school that takes middle school seriously, with math and English scores placing it in the top 10% statewide. For parents looking for a purposeful alternative to traditional district schools in the area, Animo Legacy offers the kind of focused environment where South LA kids can build a real academic foundation heading into high school.

Student Demographics

795 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
537 (68%)
African American
193 (24%)
Other
65 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners286 (36%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged765 (96%)
Students with Disabilities166 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

887
Enrollment
46.1
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7
Administrators (FTE)
17
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 Programs6/10 · #676 · 51st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found