Very Good
#2156 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Summer Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Oakley Union Elementary · Oakley, CA
An Oakley Union Elementary elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4320 East Summer Lake Dr., Oakley, CA 94561
- Math 34% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summer Lake Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 38% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summer Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,121/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakley), 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
$130,859
Median home value
$632,100
Median rent
$1,982/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Old River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Iron House ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Gehringer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 666 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oakley Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summer Lake Elementary is listed in Oakley Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summer Lake Elementary
Summer Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakley, CA, part of Oakley Union Elementary, serving approximately 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,156 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summer Lake Elementary
What grades does Summer Lake Elementary serve?
Summer Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Summer Lake Elementary?
Summer Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summer Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Summer Lake Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summer Lake Elementary rank in CA?
Summer Lake Elementary ranks #2,156 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Summer Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Summer Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Summer Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summer Lake Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Summer Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Summer Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summer Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Summer Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summer Lake Elementary?
45.2% of students at Summer Lake Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (925) 625-6730
- Area population (ZIP 94561)
- 45,386
- Area average commute
- 41.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 94561; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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