Summerdale Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
50%
17%
White
27%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Summerdale Elementary School?
245 students attend Summerdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Summerdale Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summerdale Elementary School?
Summerdale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Summerdale Elementary School offer ?
Summerdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Summerdale Elementary School part of?
Summerdale Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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