Summary:
The city of Signal Hill, California is home to two schools - Jessie Nelson Academy, a middle school, and Signal Hill Elementary, an elementary school. Both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
While Jessie Nelson Academy has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.9%, Signal Hill Elementary demonstrates stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, 5th grade students at Signal Hill Elementary had a 61.68% proficiency rate in ELA/Literacy, compared to only 34.3% for 8th graders at Jessie Nelson Academy.
The significant difference in academic performance between the two schools is noteworthy, and addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate at Jessie Nelson Academy could be an important area of focus. Additionally, the racial/ethnic diversity of the student populations at both schools highlights the need for culturally responsive teaching and support strategies, while the relatively high student-to-teacher ratios may also be a factor in the academic performance differences. Overall, the data suggests that Signal Hill Elementary is outperforming its counterpart in the Long Beach Unified School District.
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