For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 818 students in Signal Hill, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Signal Hill, CA is Jessie Nelson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Signal Hill, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Signal Hill have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Signal Hill, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jessie Nelson Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Cherry Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-6041
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-6041
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Signal Hill, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Signal Hill, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Signal Hill, CA include Jessie Nelson Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Signal Hill?
1 public middle schools are located in Signal Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Signal Hill?
Signal Hill public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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