Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle vs Samuel Gompers Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 984 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
Samuel Gompers Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
406 students
| Measure | Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | Samuel Gompers Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1164 of 1,334 | #1271 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14709 of 15,369 | #15131 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 464 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 9.6).
- •Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Samuel Gompers Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 96.8%).
- •Samuel Gompers Middle does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.3).
- •Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle is the larger school with 464 students compared with 406.
- •Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle is a charter school while Samuel Gompers 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 James B. Taylor Charter Middle better than Samuel Gompers Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle ranks higher (13.8 vs 9.6 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 James B. Taylor Charter Middle and Samuel Gompers Middle?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle: 464. Samuel Gompers Middle: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle and Samuel Gompers Middle rank in California?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle is 1164th of 1,334 and Samuel Gompers Middle is 1271st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).