Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Summersville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Summersville Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Summersville, MO school district, encompassing approximately 356 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 10.6 miles and the furthest edge located 17.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summersville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Summersville Elementary School's student population of 203 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Summersville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summersville Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#889 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
White
95%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summersville Elementary School's ranking?
Summersville Elementary School is ranked #889 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Summersville Elementary School?
203 students attend Summersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Summersville Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summersville Elementary School?
Summersville Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summersville Elementary School offer ?
Summersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summersville Elementary School part of?
Summersville Elementary School is part of Summersville R-II School District.
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