Top Rankings
Summerfield Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 563 students in Summerfield Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Summerfield Schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,469 Schools
# Students
563 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
82,986 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Summerfield Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,467 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,135 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,467
$18,606
Spending / Student
$15,135
$17,784
Best Summerfield Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summerfield Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17555 Ida West Rd
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1035
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1035
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 E Elm St
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1013
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1013
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Summerfield Schools?
Summerfield Schools manages 2 public schools serving 563 students.
What is the rank of Summerfield Schools?
Summerfield Schools is ranked #186 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Summerfield Schools?
93% of Summerfield Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Summerfield Schools?
Summerfield Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Summerfield Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,135 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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