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Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle

1149 South Hill St. Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90015

About Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle

Ánimo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School is located at 8255 Beach Street in the Florence-Firestone area of Los Angeles, California, 90001, serving students in this urban community. The school serves grades 6–8 and enrolls about 443 students, with a student–teacher ratio of roughly 23:1. According to the most recent statewide assessment results, about 25% of students are proficient in math and 30% are proficient in reading. The gender mix is approximately 51% male and 49% female. Instruction here centers on core subjects within a structured daily schedule that aims to help students build academic habits and handle transitions between classes. Family-friendly residential streets with transit, parks, and neighborhood services are available near school in homes priced from the low $400,000s to the $700,000s. Some local families say that early expectations help students, block scheduling helps them settle into their day before moving on, and school notices help adults stay informed of events and student milestones. Given how the daily rhythm supports learning and the work underway to strengthen outcomes, Ánimo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School is working toward becoming one of the best middle schools in California.

Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle Contact Information

Address

1149 South Hill St. Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90015

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Phone

(323) 565-3280

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 30% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
443
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3802 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.23%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 99.1%
Black 0.68%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.23%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
99.1%
Black
0.68%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 443
49.44%
219 Female
50.56%
224 Male

Student Population

443 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

221 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle held a Coffee with the Principal meeting on January 13 at 8:30 a.m. The event occurred on campus and was arranged in the morning to facilitate family attendance. The meeting served as a platform for disseminating school information and discussing pertinent issues within the school community.

FAQ

Q1. What instructional approach is highlighted by Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School?

Ans. Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School highlights rigorous, standards-aligned instruction designed to prepare students for high school and college.

Q2. What enrollment pathway is described by Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School?

Ans. Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School describes enrollment through a public charter application with a lottery if demand exceeds capacity.

Q3. What communication tool does Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School name for families?

Ans. Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School names ParentSquare as the main communication tool for families.

Q4. What student guidance structure is mentioned by Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School?

Ans. Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School mentions advisory and counseling supports focused on academic progress and student well-being.

Q5. What types of events are promoted by Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School?

Ans. Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School promotes family meetings, academic showcases, and student recognition events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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