Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle vs University Pathways Public Service Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 645 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
University Pathways Public Service Academy
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
121 students
| Measure | Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | University Pathways Public Service Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1024 of 1,334 | #954 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14107 of 15,369 | #14208 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 437 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Pathways Public Service Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 18.0).
- •Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 97.5%).
- •University Pathways Public Service Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.8).
- •Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle is the larger school with 437 students compared with 121.
- •Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle is a charter school while University Pathways Public Service Academy 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 University Pathways Public Service Academy?
On the Success Index (US), University Pathways Public Service Academy ranks higher (25.9 vs 18.0 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 University Pathways Public Service Academy?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle: 437. University Pathways Public Service Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle and University Pathways Public Service Academy rank in California?
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle is 1024th of 1,334 and University Pathways Public Service Academy is 954th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).