Summersville Grade School
Tel:
(618) 244-8079
Summersville Grade School serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Summersville Grade School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Summersville Grade School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Summersville Grade School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Summersville Grade School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Summersville Grade School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #815 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 91% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 9% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Summersville 79 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Summersville Grade School is Mount Vernon High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Zadok Casey Middle School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Vernon Dr Andy Hall Early Education Center Grades: PK | 331 students
1.7 miles
301 S 17th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8087 1.7 PK 331 - Mount Vernon Mount Vernon High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,151 student
2.0 miles
11101 N Wells Bypass
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-1750 2.0 9-12 1,151 - Mount Vernon Oakland Education Center Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 16 students
2.4 miles
1722 Oakland Ave
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5720 2.4 Inquire with school 16 - Mount Vernon Zadok Casey Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 399 students
2.7 miles
1829 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060 2.7 6-8 399 - Mount Vernon Mt Vernon Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 12 | 28 students
3.1 miles
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071 3.1 12 28
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