Jessie Nelson Academy, CA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
1951 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-6041
How Jessie Nelson Academy Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score33
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Jessie Nelson Academy
791Students
100%Low-Income Students
29Teachers
27 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 52% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 33% | 14% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 36% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 31% | 18% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22% | 11% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 6% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 29% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62% | 48% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Other | 3% | 6% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Jessie Nelson Academy
40%Math Proficiency
48%Reading Proficiency
44%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 46% | 50% |
| Male | 40% | 41% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 44% | 42% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 44% | 43% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 42% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 57% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 24% | 38% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 53% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 27% | 39% | 43% |
| Limited English | 30% | 34% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 43% | 35% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 12% | 22% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Jessie Nelson Academy
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CA | US |
|---|
Location Map
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