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Jessie Nelson Academy

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 1951 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755-5823

(562) 591-6041

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4/10
#814
Rank 814 out of 1,315
Top 62%
English Language Arts4/10 · #845 · 36th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #810 · 38th percentile
Science5/10 · #780 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Jessie Nelson Academy sits in Signal Hill, a small, independent city completely surrounded by Long Beach that's known for its hilltop views and tight-knit feel — a surprisingly quiet pocket within one of Southern California's busiest urban areas. As a Long Beach Unified middle school serving grades 6–8, it draws from a diverse, working-class community where families are invested in their kids navigating the tricky middle school years in a familiar neighborhood setting. Families looking for a school with room to grow and a local community vibe, rather than a highly competitive academic environment, may find it a comfortable fit for their tweens.

Student Demographics

774 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
462 (60%)
Asian
166 (21%)
African American
94 (12%)
Multiple Races
24 (3%)
White
14 (2%)
Other
16 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners256 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged656 (85%)
Students with Disabilities135 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

832
Enrollment
32
Teachers (FTE)
26:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.5
Administrators (FTE)
28
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #118 · 92nd percentile

274 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found