Summersville Grade School

1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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Top 30%
Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Summersville Grade School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Summersville Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Summersville Grade School's student population of 264 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
264 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Summersville Grade School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summersville Grade School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#754 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
28%
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40-44%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Summersville Grade School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
88%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Summersville Grade School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Summersville Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summersville Grade School's ranking?
Summersville Grade School is ranked #754 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Summersville Grade School often compared to?
Summersville Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center, Bethel Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Summersville Grade School?
264 students attend Summersville Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Summersville Grade School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summersville Grade School?
Summersville Grade School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summersville Grade School offer ?
Summersville Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Summersville Grade School part of?
Summersville Grade School is part of Summersville SD 79 School District.

School Reviews

5   11/7/2022
My daughter has attended SGS since her first year of pre-k in 2018, she is in 2nd grade now. She has loved all of her teachers & staff members. They have all been amazing with her & she has learned so much since being in school. We love it as parents as well.
- Posted by Parent - Kll

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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