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810 East 111th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90059-1520
Summary
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 19th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 31.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 16.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 31.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 954/1,204 (21st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 988/1,204 (18th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 464 |
| Low-Income Students | 449 (96.8%) |
| English Learners | 111 (23.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period.
•Math +0.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 21.2% to 38.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 954 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 6.5 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
5.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 32.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 17%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 12.3% to 19.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 988 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 8.9 points ahead in math. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 11.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle compare within the district?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle is No. 102 in reading and No. 110 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle rank in California?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle ranks No. 954 of 1,204 in reading and No. 988 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 100 in reading and No. 106 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 31.5% meet the reading standard and 16.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle is No. 52 in reading and No. 58 in math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle is No. 226 in reading and No. 234 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Animo James B. Taylor Charter MiddleThis school | 16.4% | 31.1% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
