Original Research by School Decision on Animo Jefferson Charter Middle District
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle District is a single-school charter district operated by Green Dot Public Schools California, serving grades six through eight. The school sits in Los Angeles County and enrolls a small, cohesive student body that is predominantly Hispanic. The enrollment is balanced across the three middle grades.
The school does not report state assessment data or proficiency results, so academic performance in the tested subjects cannot be measured from public records. State testing results were not available for this entity. This gap is common among charter schools in their early years, under renewal, or during transitions; a parent seeking detailed proficiency data may want to contact the school directly or review any internal assessment results the school tracks.
Among Los Angeles County's districts, Animo Jefferson's chronic absenteeism rate sits above the midpoint, meaning the rate is lower than the county median. This is a strength relative to the county context. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle range of the county, on the lower half, so resources allocated per student are modest compared to some neighboring districts but in line with many others countywide.
The school does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch counts or rates, nor does it report special education or English learner enrollment numbers, so the socioeconomic status and support needs of the population cannot be precisely quantified from these data. The demographic snapshot shows a student body that is overwhelmingly Hispanic, with very small representation from other racial and ethnic groups. The school's specific grade band—middle grades only—means there is no graduation rate to report.
Several recent developments shape the school's landscape. The school received a California Community Schools Grant, which funds partnerships and programs connecting students and families to wraparound supports and services. This represents a lasting expansion of family-facing resources. In late 2023, Green Dot Public Schools California ratified a multi-year contract with its teachers union that included salary increases for teachers and counselors, revised class-size language, and changes to leave and discipline procedures. These staffing and working-condition shifts affect both staff stability and the classroom environment families experience. The school's charter operated under a 2020-2025 term and went through the LAUSD renewal process in 2025, when the LAUSD Board renewed the charter, confirming the school's ability to continue operating.
A parent evaluating this school will find a small, charter-operated middle grades program with a predominantly Hispanic enrollment, modest per-pupil spending, and strong relative performance on attendance. The lack of public proficiency data and the small size of the student population mean this school may suit families who value close-knit school environments and are willing to seek detailed academic information directly from the school. The recent grant funding and improved staffing terms signal ongoing investment in student supports and staff retention.
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