Summersville Elementary School serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Summersville Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Summersville Elementary School's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
238 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Summersville Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Summersville Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1211 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
15%

White
100%
70%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #1211 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Summersville Elementary School?
238 students attend Summersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Summersville Elementary School students are White.
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 13:1.
What grades does Summersville Elementary School offer ?
Summersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Summersville Elementary School part of?
Summersville Elementary School is part of Summersville R-II School District.
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