Serving 650 students in grades 7-12, Summit Public School Tamalpais ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Public School Tamalpais ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Summit Public School Tamalpais's student population of 650 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summit Public School Tamalpais 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 Summit Public School Tamalpais is 0.38, which is less 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
#6229 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Public School Tamalpais's ranking?
Summit Public School Tamalpais is ranked #6229 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Summit Public School Tamalpais often compared to?
Summit Public School Tamalpaisis often viewed alongside schools like Making Waves Academy, Summit Public School K2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Public School Tamalpais?
The graduation rate of Summit Public School Tamalpais is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Summit Public School Tamalpais?
650 students attend Summit Public School Tamalpais.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Summit Public School Tamalpais students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Public School Tamalpais?
Summit Public School Tamalpais has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summit Public School Tamalpais offer ?
Summit Public School Tamalpais offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Summit Public School Tamalpais part of?
Summit Public School Tamalpais is part of Summit Public School: Tamalpais School District.
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