Summerdale School ranked #635 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #366 in 2021, indicating weaker performance in recent years for this Baldwin County school.
Math proficiency at Summerdale was 21% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, with a declining trend since 2019 when it was 44%.
Reading proficiency was 48%, approximately equal to the state average of 47% in 2023, with some fluctuations over the past decade.
Science proficiency ranged between 35%–39% in 2023, roughly matching the state average of 38%.
Serving grades PK–8, Summerdale School had 617 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 45% and 77% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Summerdale School serves the southern part of Summerdale, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 37.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge being 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summerdale School's student population of 615 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Summerdale School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summerdale School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
35%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
4%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
51%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summerdale School's ranking?
Summerdale School is ranked #635 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Summerdale School often compared to?
Summerdale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perdido Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Summerdale School?
615 students attend Summerdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Summerdale School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summerdale School?
Summerdale School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summerdale School offer ?
Summerdale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summerdale School part of?
Summerdale School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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