Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Signal Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- 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 670 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Signal Hill Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Signal Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Signal Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Hills Math Science, Goethe International Charter by visitors of our site.
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?
670 students attend Signal Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Signal Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 4% 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 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
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