Serving 593 students in grades 7-12, Summit Public School: Tamalpais 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Public School: Tamalpais ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Public School: Tamalpais's student population of 593 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summit Public School: Tamalpais is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Summit Public School: Tamalpais often compared to?
Summit Public School: Tamalpaisis often viewed alongside schools like Making Waves Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Summit Public School: Tamalpais?
593 students attend Summit Public School: Tamalpais.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Summit Public School: Tamalpais students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Public School: Tamalpais?
Summit Public School: Tamalpais has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summit Public School: Tamalpais offer ?
Summit Public School: Tamalpais offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Summit Public School: Tamalpais part of?
Summit Public School: Tamalpais is part of Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District.
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