Summary:
Zip code 90755 in Signal Hill, California, is served by three public elementary and middle schools within the Long Beach Unified district, all of which serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
Among these schools, Alvarado Elementary stands out as the highest performer, with the strongest statewide ranking and the highest test scores in English, math, and science. Signal Hill Elementary also performs well, particularly in mathematics where it exceeds both district and state averages. However, Jessie Nelson Academy, the sole middle school, faces considerable challenges, ranking in the bottom third of California middle schools with significantly lower proficiency rates, highlighting a notable performance gap between the elementary and middle school levels in the area.
A key concern across all three schools is chronic absenteeism, with rates exceeding the state average, which likely impacts student learning. While academic outcomes vary, the elementary schools generally outperform district and state averages in core subjects, suggesting a strong foundation is being built before students transition to middle school, where additional academic and social-emotional supports may be needed to sustain success.
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