Summary:
Summerdale, Alabama is home to a single elementary school, Summerdale School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 573 students. While the school has a diverse student population, it appears to be struggling academically compared to the broader Baldwin County and Alabama state averages.
Summerdale School's math proficiency rates are significantly lower than the county and state, ranging from just 9.68% to 30.61% proficient or better across grade levels. The school's English language arts (ELA) proficiency rates are closer to the averages but still lag behind in most grades. Science proficiency is more mixed, with 4th graders performing better than the county and state, but 8th graders performing worse. The school's overall academic performance, as measured by its SchoolDigger ranking, has declined from a 3-star rating to a 2-star rating in the last two school years.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $11,278, which is above the state average, and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9, Summerdale School's academic struggles persist. This may be due in part to the high percentage of students (77.31%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the school's population. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach to ensure that resources are being used effectively and that the unique needs of the school's diverse and economically disadvantaged student body are being met.
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