Serving 50 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Summerland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summerland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summerland Elementary School's student population of 50 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summerland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summerland Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3032 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summerland Elementary School's ranking?
Summerland Elementary School is ranked #3032 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Summerland Elementary School often compared to?
Summerland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montecito Union, Cold Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Summerland Elementary School?
50 students attend Summerland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Summerland Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerland Elementary School?
Summerland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Summerland Elementary School offer ?
Summerland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Summerland Elementary School part of?
Summerland Elementary School is part of Carpinteria Unified School District.
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