Animo Jefferson Charter Middle vs Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 542 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
427 students
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
| Measure | Animo Jefferson Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,334 | #1215 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14117 of 15,369 | #14890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 427 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 15% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animo Jefferson Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 12.1).
- •Animo Jefferson Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Animo Jefferson Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Animo Jefferson Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 98.6%).
- •Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.4).
- •Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is the larger school with 572 students compared with 427.
- •Animo Jefferson Charter Middle is a charter school while Dr. Julian Nava Learning 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 Jefferson Charter Middle better than Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Animo Jefferson Charter Middle ranks higher (17.9 vs 12.1 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 Jefferson Charter Middle and Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy?
About 542 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle: 427. Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Jefferson Charter Middle and Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy rank in California?
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle is 1027th of 1,334 and Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy is 1215th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).