Summary:
The Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District in Los Angeles contains a single school, Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 441 students.
This school serves a community with high economic need, with over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite a very high level of investment, at over $28,000 spent per student, academic outcomes are significantly below state averages. Proficiency rates in English, math, and science are all less than half the California average, with mathematics being a particular area of concern. The school's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom 20% of all middle schools for the last three years.
Key challenges include a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average, affecting nearly a quarter of students. While English scores show improvement from 6th to 8th grade, math performance is volatile and very low in 6th grade. The substantial resources and clear needs present an important opportunity to investigate how support and instruction can be most effectively aligned to help students succeed.
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