Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Summer Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summer Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Summer Lake Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summer Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summer Lake Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4867 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summer Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Summer Lake Elementary School is ranked #4867 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Summer Lake Elementary School?
547 students attend Summer Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Summer Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summer Lake Elementary School?
Summer Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summer Lake Elementary School offer ?
Summer Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Summer Lake Elementary School part of?
Summer Lake Elementary School is part of Oakley Union Elementary School District.
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