Very Good
#466 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 34% in state
Summerdale School
Elementary School · Baldwin County · Summerdale, AL
A Baldwin County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 E Broadway, Summerdale, AL 36580
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 84% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summerdale School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 45 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Summerdale School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,856/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summerdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,138
Median home value
$238,000
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snook Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Snook Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Robertsdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 4.4 mi | 1,064 | Compare → |
| Belforest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 1,076 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baldwin County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #23 of 41
- District spending per student
- $13,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summerdale School is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summerdale School
Summerdale School is a public elementary school in Summerdale, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 617 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summerdale School
What grades does Summerdale School serve?
Summerdale School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Summerdale School?
Summerdale School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerdale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerdale School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summerdale School rank in AL?
Summerdale School ranks #466 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Summerdale School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summerdale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Summerdale School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summerdale School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Summerdale School a charter school?
No, Summerdale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summerdale School a Title I school?
No, Summerdale School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summerdale School?
82.7% of students at Summerdale School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (251) 989-6850
- Area population (ZIP 36580)
- 7,025
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36580; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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