Summerville Elementary

Summerville Elementary is the sole school in the Summerville Elementary School District, serving grades K-8 in Tuolumne, California. With an enrollment of 416 students, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 2,943 out of 5,883 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3,664 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school's performance may be worsening relative to other schools in the state.

One notable area of concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, while Summerville Elementary has above-average test scores in 3rd grade ELA and Math, as well as 7th grade ELA, its overall academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, is generally below the state averages. This indicates the school may need to focus on improving instruction and support for students across all grade levels and subject areas.

The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.77%). This factor could be contributing to the school's academic performance and should be considered when developing strategies for improvement. Overall, Summerville Elementary faces a range of challenges, from declining statewide ranking to high chronic absenteeism and mixed academic performance, which will require a comprehensive approach to address and support student success.