Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle vs Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 696 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
| Measure | Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle Los Angeles, California | Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #798 of 1,334 | #1164 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12562 of 15,369 | #14709 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 13.8).
- •Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.9).
- •Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle is the larger school with 464 students compared with 390.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle better than Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle ranks higher (26.6 vs 13.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle and Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle: 390. Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle and Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle rank in California?
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle is 798th of 1,334 and Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle is 1164th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).