Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District

Located at 4360 Dozier St. in Los Angeles, California, the Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District is an actively operating independent public charter district serving the large suburban community of the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area. Operating a single operational school site, the district serves a focused middle school population encompassing grades six through eight. During the current academic year, the school maintains an intimate educational environment with a total enrollment of 280 students, consisting of 78 sixth graders, 89 seventh graders, and 113 eighth graders. The student body is evenly balanced by gender—with 141 female and 139 male students—and primarily reflects a rich Hispanic heritage, representing 278 of the enrolled middle schoolers alongside a small representation of White students.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust operational and educational framework, employing a dedicated team of just over 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes approximately 30 FTE classroom teachers, one instructional aide, and 19 dedicated support staff members who assist with administrative, student support, and operational needs. As an independent charter district functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District offers a closely knit, highly focused learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. Families, students, and researchers seeking additional information can reach the district office by phone at (323) 565-3245 or visit their official website at http://ca.greendot.org/ochoa.