Summary:
The Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle District in Los Angeles, California, contains a single school, Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle, which serves 437 students in grades 6 through 8.
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle shows notable strengths in student attendance and specific academic areas, despite facing significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.0% is better than the state average, and its 8th graders perform above the state average in mathematics. However, overall academic proficiency in English, math, and particularly science lags behind California averages, with 6th-grade scores being the lowest. The school's state ranking has fluctuated in recent years, currently placing in the 39th percentile.
Key insights for parents include the school's clear pattern of student improvement from 6th to 8th grade, suggesting the academic program benefits students who stay enrolled. The very low rate of chronic absenteeism is a positive indicator of student engagement. Areas for potential growth are science education and supporting 6th graders' transition to middle school. The school operates with a high level of per-student funding, which supports its mission in a community where nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
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