ANIMO MAE JEMISON CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Animo Mae Jemison 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 494 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 25 teachers, Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Mae Jemison Charter Middle School, located in the Willowbrook/South Los Angeles area, is part of the Green Dot Public Schools network, one of the most prominent charter management organizations in California. The school is named after Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel into space, and reflects this inspiration through a focus on academic rigor, college readiness, and preparing students to succeed in high-level STEM and professional fields. As a public charter school, it operates with a smaller community atmosphere while utilizing the structured, data-driven instructional model for which Green Dot schools are known.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, pairing a core college-prep curriculum with strong support systems designed to keep students engaged and on track for high school success. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and personalized support, Animo Mae Jemison aims to close the achievement gap for students in underserved communities. Families choose this school for its emphasis on safety, parental involvement, and a culture that prioritizes character development alongside standardized academic achievement, all while providing a tuition-free public education.

For more information, contact Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle at (323) 565-4450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.