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Los Angeles's Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School is a charter school serving students and is ungraded.

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Animo Westside Charter Middle School: Fantastic teacher involvement and...
A blessing to my entire family. Dedicated teachers, organized office staff...

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Animo Westside Charter Middle School: Fantastic teacher involvement and parent correspondence. Excellent accountability and IEP staff. Very happy with this school.
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A blessing to my entire family. Dedicated teachers, organized office staff and administration. Accessible and ready to help your child be the best she or he can be. Tough at first of you have come out of the traditional LAUSD school system. But clear direction and support from teachers and staff. Teachers all hold office hours so kids can come to them for help when necessary. The academics, delivered by well planned and creative educators. Fantastic.
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817

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