Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District

The Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District consists of a single public charter middle school, Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 306 students.

While Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) for 7th and 8th grade, the school's overall performance appears to be declining. Its statewide ranking has dropped from a 3-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 1-star rating in 2021-2022, and its proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science are consistently below the state average across all grade levels. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.2% and a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged, with 94.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to other middle schools in the state, Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle does not stand out as a top performer. The school's declining performance and uneven academic results suggest that it may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these challenges and improve student outcomes. While the school has some areas of strength, its overall performance indicates that parents in the Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District may want to consider other educational options for their children.