Summerdale School

Summerdale School is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the small town of Summerdale, Alabama, nestled in Baldwin County on the fringe of the greater Mobile metro area. With an enrollment of 617 students and 35 full-time teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1, allowing for reasonably attentive classroom environments. Academically, Summerdale holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks in the 65th percentile statewide, placing it at #466 out of 1,330 Alabama schools — a respectable standing that reflects solid overall performance.

In ELA and reading, 64% of students score at or above proficiency, which is an encouraging benchmark. Math proficiency sits at 31%, suggesting this is an area where the school continues to focus on student growth and development. The surrounding community in ZIP code 36580 has a median household income of around $59,000 and a median home value of $238,000, reflecting a modest but stable local economy.

The area's poverty rate of 15.7% gives some context to the academic challenges students may face. With a population of just over 7,000 residents, Summerdale has the feel of a tight-knit small town, and the school sits at the heart of that community on East Broadway, serving as an important anchor for families throughout the area.