Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle vs Charles Drew Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 591 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
437 students
Charles Drew Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 7–8
607 students
| Measure | Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | Charles Drew Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1024 of 1,334 | #1311 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14107 of 15,369 | #15250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 437 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 9% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 7.4).
- •Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 9%).
- •Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 99.2%).
- •Charles Drew Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.8).
- •Charles Drew Middle is the larger school with 607 students compared with 437.
- •Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle is a charter school while Charles Drew Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle better than Charles Drew Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle ranks higher (18.0 vs 7.4 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 Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle and Charles Drew Middle?
About 591 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle: 437. Charles Drew Middle: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle and Charles Drew Middle rank in California?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle is 1024th of 1,334 and Charles Drew Middle is 1311th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).