A
Very Good
86/100

Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle Charter School
📍 8255 Beach St., Los Angeles, CA 90001
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 41st percentile in California
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.54 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 99th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in California for growth

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
443
Students
enrolled
23.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%41/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%99/100Students gain 1.54 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 99th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−13 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−10 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic36%27%reading -3 pts, math -1 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income35%27%reading -3 pts, math -1 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8255 Beach St.
City Los Angeles
ZIP Code 90001
District 0602096
NCES School ID 060209614036
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90001

Understanding the community around Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,698
Per Capita Income $17,994
Poverty Rate 17.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%
High School or Higher 48.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $487,800
Median Rent $1,377
Owner-Occupied 34.8%
Renter-Occupied 65.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 99.1%
White 0.2%
Black 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 443
Teachers (FTE) 19.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle has 443 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1.
What grades does Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle serve?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle receive per student?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle receives $18,218 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle in 90001 ▼
Avg Home Value
$600,197
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,686
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
65.2%

Other Schools in 90001

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026