Very Good
#742 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
Summerfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Summerfield Schools · Petersburg, MI
An elementary school in Petersburg, MI serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
232 EAST ELM ST, Petersburg, MI 49270
- Math 45% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summerfield Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summerfield Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated754/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,412
Median home value
$269,700
Median rent
$761/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield BuildingEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Dundee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 5.0 mi | 689 | 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.
Summerfield Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,628NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summerfield Elementary School is listed in Summerfield Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summerfield Elementary School
Summerfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Petersburg, MI, part of Summerfield Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summerfield Elementary School
What grades does Summerfield Elementary School serve?
Summerfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Summerfield Elementary School?
Summerfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summerfield Elementary School rank in MI?
Summerfield Elementary School ranks #742 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Summerfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summerfield Elementary 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 Summerfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summerfield Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Summerfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Summerfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summerfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Summerfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summerfield Elementary School?
37.8% of students at Summerfield Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (734) 279-1013
- Area population (ZIP 49270)
- 5,728
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 · 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.
- 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 49270; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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