Summerdale School
Summerdale School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Summerdale School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Summerdale School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 487 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Summerdale School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Summerdale School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #623 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 67% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baldwin County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Summerdale School is Robertsdale High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Foley Middle School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Robertsdale Elementary School (4.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Robertsdale Robertsdale High School Math: 39% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,320 student10
3.7 miles
21630 Highway 59 South
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4154 3.7 9-12 1,320 - Robertsdale South Baldwin Center For Technology Vocational School Grades: 9-12
4.3 miles
19200 Carolina Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5041 4.3 9-12 n/a - Robertsdale Cf Taylor Alternative School Alternative School
4.5 miles
19150 Wilters Street
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 970-4415 4.5 n/a n/a - Robertsdale Robertsdale Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 1,131 student10
4.5 miles
1 Cub Drive
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4003 4.5 PK-6 1,131 - Foley Foley Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 1,350 student10
5.5 miles
450 N Cedar Street
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-8861 5.5 PK-4 1,350
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