B−
Jessie Nelson Academy
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1951 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755 · (562) 591-6041 · Part of Long Beach Unified School District
Students
832
Students per teacher
26:1
Free or reduced lunch
81%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Jessie Nelson Academy
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 26:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency25%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts33%
State average 48.6%
Location
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1951 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6286
Grade 7274
Grade 8272
Enrollment over time
821’20
826’21
834’22
818’23
832’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 60%Asian 22%Black 13%Two or more races 3%White 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.