Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Summersville Grade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summersville Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Summersville Grade School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summersville Grade School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summersville Grade School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summersville Grade School's ranking?
Summersville Grade School is ranked #405 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Summersville Grade School often compared to?
Summersville Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center, Bethel Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Summersville Grade School?
275 students attend Summersville Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Summersville Grade School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summersville Grade School?
Summersville Grade School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summersville Grade School offer ?
Summersville Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Summersville Grade School part of?
Summersville Grade School is part of Summersville SD 79 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/7/2022
My daughter has attended SGS since her first year of pre-k in 2018, she is in 2nd grade now. She has loved all of her teachers & staff members. They have all been amazing with her & she has learned so much since being in school. We love it as parents as well.
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