Jessie Nelson Academy

About Jessie Nelson Academy

Jessie Nelson Academy is a private school located in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2005, Jessie Nelson Academy is a premier educational institution that offers an innovative, rigorous, and comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 6-12. Our school provides an environment that encourages students to think critically, collaborate, and be creative. We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, trust, and safety for all students.
At Jessie Nelson Academy, we focus on developing the whole child. Our curriculum emphasizes the development of character and leadership skills, and our students are encouraged to take part in a variety of activities that promote personal growth. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, music, theater, and art.
Our faculty and staff are committed to helping students reach their full potential. We offer a variety of resources and support services such as counseling, tutoring, and mentoring. We also strive to foster a sense of community by providing a safe and supportive environment for our students.
At Jessie Nelson Academy, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed. We are dedicated to helping our students reach their goals and become successful, productive members of society.

Address:	1951 Cherry Ave. Signal Hill, CA 90755
Phone:	(562) 591-6041
Site:	lbbutler.schoolloop.com
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	821 students

Overview Jessie Nelson Academy

Jessie Nelson Academy serves 821 students in grades 6-8.
Jessie Nelson Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 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).

Verdict on Jessie Nelson Academy

Jessie Nelson Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Jessie Nelson Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.