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Summerdale Elementary

1100 Summerdale Dr., San Jose, CA, 95132

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 436 of 2080 in California

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Summerdale Elementary

1100 Summerdale Dr., San Jose, CA, 95132

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 436 of 2080 in California

See top schools in San Jose

About Summerdale Elementary

Summerdale Elementary is a public school in San Jose, California, which is a big city. There are 274 students at the school, which serves kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The student-teacher ratio is 25 to 1. There are 11 full-time teachers who help run the school. There are 46% female and 54% male students in the school. Forty percent of the students come from low-income families. The curriculum at Summerdale Elementary is in line with California state standards and focuses on teaching basic reading and math skills. Recent tests showed that 52% of students were proficient or above in math and 57% were proficient or above in reading. This shows that they are doing better than average in school. The school has a lot of different kinds of students, and it does better when families and the community are involved. Summerdale Elementary is in the Penitencia neighborhood of San Jose, where housing prices and local resources are generally high. The school does well in terms of student support and academic achievement, and there are always ways to improve student outcomes even more.

Contact Information

Address

1100 Summerdale Dr., San Jose, CA, 95132

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Phone

(408) 923-1960

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 57% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
274
Total Students
$122047
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 436 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Summerdale Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.65%
Asian 60.22%
Hispanic 25.55%
Black 4.74%
Two+ Races 4.74%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.65%
Asian
60.22%
Hispanic
25.55%
Black
4.74%
Two+ Races
4.74%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 274
46.35%
127 Female
53.65%
147 Male

Student Population

274 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Summerdale Elementary in San Jose, California, is getting ready for a great winter break! Students and staff are looking forward to some much-needed time off as the school year comes to an end. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where students can do well in school and in life.

Summerdale Elementary has enough operational capacity to handle the expected number of students and will be able to welcome them back in the new year without needing to make any physical changes. The school puts a lot of effort into creating a caring environment, which is clear from the many programs and events it offers. This makes it a great place to learn and grow.

FAQ

Q1. How does The School help students learn the basics of learning?

Ans. The School's main goals are to help students fully understand lessons and build confidence in their academic abilities through clear instruction, consistent routines, and meaningful practice.

Q2. What kind of culture should students expect in the classroom?

Ans. The School has a friendly and helpful classroom culture where respect, cooperation, and encouragement are always present in daily learning activities.

Q3. What does The School do to make learning fun?

Ans. The School makes lesson plans that include both structured teaching and hands-on activities. This helps students stay on track and learn more about what they're studying.

Q4. What kinds of help do students get during the school year?

Ans. The School helps students with their schoolwork, gives them encouragement, and gives them feedback to help them get through tough times and keep learning.

Q5. How does The School help students feel good about who they are?

Ans. The School encourages students to get involved, praises their hard work, and helps them learn from their mistakes. This makes them more likely to want to get better.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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