Jessie Nelson Academy vs Signal Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 695 m 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
Signal Hill Elementary
Signal Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
| Measure | Jessie Nelson Academy Signal Hill, California | Signal Hill Elementary Signal Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,334 | #2101 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10711 of 15,369 | #27508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 832 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Signal Hill | Signal Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Signal Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 35.7).
- •Signal Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Signal Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Jessie Nelson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 86.1%).
- •Jessie Nelson Academy does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 27.2).
- •Jessie Nelson Academy is the larger school with 832 students compared with 599.
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 Signal Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Signal Hill Elementary ranks higher (46.6 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 Signal Hill Elementary?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Signal Hill and Signal Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie Nelson Academy: 832. Signal Hill Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie Nelson Academy and Signal Hill Elementary rank in California?
Jessie Nelson Academy is 615th of 1,334 and Signal Hill Elementary is 2101st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).