Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle vs New Designs Charter School-Watts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 73 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
New Designs Charter School-Watts
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
194 students
| Measure | Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | New Designs Charter School-Watts Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1029 of 1,334 | #1240 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14133 of 15,369 | #16040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 441 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 15.1).
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 95.9%).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.0).
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is the larger school with 441 students compared with 194.
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 Mae Jemison Charter Middle better than New Designs Charter School-Watts?
On the Success Index (US), Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle ranks higher (17.8 vs 15.1 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 Mae Jemison Charter Middle and New Designs Charter School-Watts?
About 73 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle: 441. New Designs Charter School-Watts: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle and New Designs Charter School-Watts rank in California?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is 1029th of 1,334 and New Designs Charter School-Watts is 1240th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).