Public School Review - Home

Signal Hill Elementary School

2285 Walnut Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(School attendance zone shown in map)
View full size Get directions
Tel: (562) 426-8170
Visit School Website
SAVE SCHOOL
Signal Hill Elementary School serves 708 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Signal Hill Elementary School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
708 students
This chart display total students of Signal Hill Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Signal Hill Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Signal Hill Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Signal Hill Elementary School by grade.
School Calendar
Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Signal Hill Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Signal Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
61%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Signal Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Signal Hill Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Signal Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
52%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Signal Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
16%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Signal Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
1%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Signal Hill Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Signal Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Signal Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Signal Hill Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Signal Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Signal Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Signal Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name
Long Beach Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Signal Hill Elementary School?

708 students attend Signal Hill Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Signal Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Signal Hill Elementary School?

Signal Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Signal Hill Elementary School offer ?

Signal Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Signal Hill Elementary School part of?

Signal Hill Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

School Reviews

Review Signal Hill Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools
Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools
Divorce can be a traumatic experience for children, but by working closely with your children's teachers, you can help maintain their grades and positive behavior at school.
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Learn about how the current budget constraints are prompting public schools to institute hiring freezes - and how this will impact your children.
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
Learn about five ways you can work with your child's public school, teachers, and special programs to help your autistic child succeed academically.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Most Popular Articles

Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at the High School Level
Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at the High School Level
 Should Public Schools Ban Cell Phones?
Should Public Schools Ban Cell Phones?
Top Ranked Public Schools in the US
Top Ranked Public Schools in the US
 Parental Involvement is Key to Student Success
Parental Involvement is Key to Student Success
 Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?

More Articles

Opinion
Local School Topics
About Public Schools
Teaching
Evaluating Public Schools

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (CA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links: