Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Summerdale School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summerdale School's student population of 570 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summerdale School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summerdale School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
26%
10%
Black
3%
32%
White
59%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summerdale School's ranking?
Summerdale School is ranked #366 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Summerdale School?
570 students attend Summerdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Summerdale School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerdale School?
Summerdale School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Summerdale School offer ?
Summerdale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Summerdale School part of?
Summerdale School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
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