Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Summerwind Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Summerwind Elementary serves the northwest part of Palmdale, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summerwind Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
569 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summerwind Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summerwind Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8670 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summerwind Elementary School's ranking?
Summerwind Elementary School is ranked #8670 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Summerwind Elementary School often compared to?
Summerwind Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocotillo Elementary School, Dos Caminos Dual Immersion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Summerwind Elementary School?
569 students attend Summerwind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Summerwind Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summerwind Elementary School?
Summerwind Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summerwind Elementary School offer ?
Summerwind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Summerwind Elementary School part of?
Summerwind Elementary School is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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