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Perdido Elementary School vs. Summerdale School

Should you attend Perdido Elementary School or Summerdale School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Perdido Elementary School
23589 County Road 47
Perdido, AL 36562
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Summerdale School
400 E Broadway
Summerdale, AL 36580
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Perdido Elementary School ranked #350 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #248 in 2021 but remaining in the top 30% statewide among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 33% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 58% also exceeded the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was notably strong at 65–69%, placing Perdido Elementary among the top 10% in the state and well above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 596 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, and 63% of students were eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a significant proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
The school served grades Pre–K through 8 with 37 teachers in 2023, maintaining a relatively stable enrollment growth from 426 students in 2002 to 596 in 2023.
Summerdale School ranked #635 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #366 in 2021, indicating weaker performance in recent years for this Baldwin County school.
Math proficiency at Summerdale was 21% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, with a declining trend since 2019 when it was 44%.
Reading proficiency was 48%, approximately equal to the state average of 47% in 2023, with some fluctuations over the past decade.
Science proficiency ranged between 35%–39% in 2023, roughly matching the state average of 38%.
Serving grades PK–8, Summerdale School had 617 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 45% and 77% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
596 students
617 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Perdido Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Summerdale School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Summerdale School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
35 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Summerdale School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Perdido Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Summerdale School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#350 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#635 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Perdido Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Summerdale School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in AL)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perdido Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summerdale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perdido Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summerdale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Perdido Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summerdale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Perdido Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Summerdale School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
18
Kindergarten Students
63
58
Grade 1 Students
78
91
Grade 2 Students
58
69
Grade 3 Students
59
49
Grade 4 Students
54
67
Grade 5 Students
55
61
Grade 6 Students
65
62
Grade 7 Students
74
77
Grade 8 Students
61
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Perdido Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Summerdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Perdido Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Summerdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Perdido Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Summerdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Perdido Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Summerdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Perdido Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Summerdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Perdido Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Summerdale School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Perdido Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Summerdale School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Perdido Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Summerdale School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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