Jessie Nelson Academy vs La Colina Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 163 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jessie Nelson Academy
Signal Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
La Colina Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
832 students
| Measure | Jessie Nelson Academy Signal Hill, California | La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,334 | #210 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10711 of 15,369 | #3866 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 832 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 64% |
| city | Signal Hill | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Colina Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 35.7).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 80.5%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 26.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jessie Nelson Academy better than La Colina Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), La Colina Junior High ranks higher (67.6 vs 35.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jessie Nelson Academy and La Colina Junior High?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Signal Hill and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie Nelson Academy: 832. La Colina Junior High: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie Nelson Academy and La Colina Junior High rank in California?
Jessie Nelson Academy is 615th of 1,334 and La Colina Junior High is 210th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).