Jessie Nelson Academy
Regular School · Signal Hill, CA
Jessie Nelson Academy is a regular school school in Signal Hill, California, serving grades 06–08 with 832 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 26:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 499 | 60% |
| Asian | 181 | 22% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 13% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 3% |
| White | 15 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 832 | 402M / 430F |
English Language Learners: 147 (18% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% -8.9pp | 33.9% | 713 |
| Reading Proficiency | 33.0% -15.7pp | 48.7% | 690 |
| Science Proficiency | S | — | 2 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 832 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1951 Cherry Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Phone: (562)591-6041
Other Schools in District
- Addams Elementary Elementary
- Alvarado Elementary Elementary
- Barton Elementary Elementary
- Birney Elementary Elementary
- Bixby Elementary Elementary
- Bobbie Smith Elementary Elementary
- Bryant Elementary Elementary
- Burbank Elementary Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 90755) → CensusDepth.com
- California population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- California teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
062250002708
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD