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Summit Public School K2 vs. Summit Public School Tamalpais

Should you attend Summit Public School K2 or Summit Public School Tamalpais? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Summit Public School K2
1800 Elm St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Summit Public School Tamalpais
3020 Hilltop Mall Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Summit Public School K2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Summit Public School Tamalpais ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 554 students in grades 7-12, Summit Public School K2 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 650 students in grades 7-12, Summit Public School Tamalpais ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
554 students
650 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Summit Public School K2 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Summit Public School Tamalpais over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Summit Public School K2.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Summit Public School Tamalpais.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Summit Public School K2 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Summit Public School Tamalpais over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Summit Public School K2 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Summit Public School K2 School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Summit Public School Tamalpais with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6299 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6229 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Summit Public School K2, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Summit Public School Tamalpais, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Public School K2 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Summit Public School K2 School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Public School Tamalpais who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in CA)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Public School K2 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Summit Public School K2 School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Public School Tamalpais who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Summit Public School K2 with the average graduation rate observed in the Summit Public School K2 School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Summit Public School K2 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Summit Public School Tamalpais by grade.
Grade 7 Students
92
120
Grade 8 Students
98
120
Grade 9 Students
114
97
Grade 10 Students
98
106
Grade 11 Students
84
105
Grade 12 Students
68
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Summit Public School K2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Summit Public School K2 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Summit Public School Tamalpais, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
75%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Summit Public School K2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Summit Public School K2 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Summit Public School Tamalpais, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Summit Public School K2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Summit Public School K2 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Summit Public School Tamalpais, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Summit Public School K2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Summit Public School K2 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Summit Public School Tamalpais, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Summit Public School K2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Summit Public School K2 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Summit Public School Tamalpais, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Summit Public School K2, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Summit Public School K2 School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Summit Public School Tamalpais, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Summit Public School K2, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Summit Public School K2 School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Summit Public School Tamalpais, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Summit Public School K2, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Summit Public School K2 School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Summit Public School Tamalpais, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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