Summerdale Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 923-1960
Summerdale Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Summerdale Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Summerdale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Summerdale Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 410 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Summerdale Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Summerdale Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2381 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 61% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berryessa Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Summerdale Elementary School is Piedmont Hills High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Piedmont Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Piedmont Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 813 students
0.5 miles
955 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1945 0.5 6-8 813 - San Jose Cherrywood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 314 students
0.8 miles
2550 Greengate Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1915 0.8 K-5 314 - San Jose Noble Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 488 students
0.8 miles
3466 Grossmont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1935 0.8 K-5 488 - San Jose Ruskin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 602 students
0.8 miles
1401 Turlock Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1950 0.8 K-5 602 - San Jose Toyon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 320 students
0.8 miles
995 Bard St.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 923-1965 0.8 K-5 320
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