Jessie Nelson Academy vs Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
615 students
| Measure | Jessie Nelson Academy Signal Hill, California | Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,334 | #2671 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10711 of 15,369 | #33047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 832 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| city | Signal Hill | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 35.7).
- •Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Jessie Nelson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 87.2%).
- •Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 26.0).
- •Jessie Nelson Academy is the larger school with 832 students compared with 615.
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 Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary ranks higher (38.4 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 Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Signal Hill and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie Nelson Academy: 832. Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie Nelson Academy and Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary rank in California?
Jessie Nelson Academy is 615th of 1,334 and Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary is 2671st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).