For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,134 students in 90015, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90015, CA are Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School, Animo Florence-firestone Charter Middle School and Downtown Value. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 90015 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90015, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90015, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4360 Dozier St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3245
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3245
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Animo Florence-firestone Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3280
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3280
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
Downtown Value
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-8868
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-8868
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Rank: #44.
Animo Westside Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5456 Mcconnell Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3251
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3251
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 East 111th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-8613
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-8613
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1655 East 27th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 232-1857
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12700 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-4450
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Animo Legacy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12226 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6000
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Animo Compton Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-1600
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
90015, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Gr: 9-12
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Gr: 8-11 | 435 students
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90015, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90015, CA include Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School, Animo Florence-firestone Charter Middle School and Downtown Value.
How many public middle schools are located in 90015?
9 public middle schools are located in 90015.
What is the racial composition of students in 90015?
90015 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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