ANIMO WESTSIDE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Animo Westside Charter Middle is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 423 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Animo Westside Charter Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Animo Westside Charter Middle School, located in the Del Rey neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public charter school operated by the Green Dot Public Schools network. The school is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing high academic standards and a supportive school culture, Animo Westside aims to close the achievement gap and ensure that its students are well-prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is defined by its commitment to small learning communities and personalized attention, which allows teachers to focus on the unique needs of each student. In addition to a core curriculum that stresses literacy and mathematics, the school fosters a safe and structured environment that promotes character development and community involvement. As part of the Green Dot network, Animo Westside utilizes a data-driven approach to instruction and maintains strong partnerships with parents to ensure that every student has the tools necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Animo Westside Charter Middle at (323) 565-3251 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.