Summersill Elementary School

250 Summersill School Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Summersill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Summersill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Summersill Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Summersill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summersill Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#678 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Summersill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Summersill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
21%
20%
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Black
24%
25%
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White
42%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Summersill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Summersill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summersill Elementary School's ranking?
Summersill Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Summersill Elementary School often compared to?
Summersill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swansboro Middle School, Trexler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Summersill Elementary School?
526 students attend Summersill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Summersill Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summersill Elementary School?
Summersill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summersill Elementary School offer ?
Summersill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Summersill Elementary School part of?
Summersill Elementary School is part of Onslow County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   2/21/2019
The school is great and the school truly cares about all there students and want them to succeed. Would recommend this school
- Posted by Parent - Parent
5   5/31/2010
Great teachers and academic programs. Also has wonderful music and art specials for the kids.
- Posted by Parent - s_wyb

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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