Summerville Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Summerville Elementary

Summerville Elementary is a small K-8 district in Tuolumne County, California, serving communities in the Sierra foothills. The district operates a single school with a total enrollment distributed across nine grades, with kindergarten the largest cohort.

The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Hispanic students, and a smaller share of multiracial students. The enrollment is stable across the elementary and middle grades, though the district does not report its free-or-reduced-price-lunch rate or English learner share, so a parent would want to ask the school directly about the economic and language backgrounds of the community.

Academically, Summerville faces substantial headwinds. Math proficiency across tested grades is weak, ranging from low single digits in grade seven to the low thirties in grades four and eight. The district's overall math proficiency sits in the lower range compared to other districts in Tuolumne County. English language arts is somewhat stronger, particularly in the upper middle grades where performance reaches the mid-fifties, though grades three through five remain in the mid-to-low thirties. Science proficiency in grades five and eight hovers around one-quarter of students meeting the standard. The district's combined proficiency index places it below the midpoint among Tuolumne County districts.

This pattern suggests students are experiencing difficulty with grade-level content, particularly in mathematics and lower-grade literacy. A parent considering this district should ask whether the school has interventions in place for struggling learners and what support exists for students who fall behind.

Chronic absenteeism sits near the county median, indicating attendance is not an exceptional strength or weakness relative to peers.

On the facilities front, the district is actively pursuing modernization. The school building dates to an earlier era, with incremental additions over decades. The district is exploring a general obligation bond measure to fund repairs and upgrades; if voters approve, those funds would be restricted to facility improvements and could not be diverted by the state. This is relevant to families considering a move to the area, as it signals both aging infrastructure and the possibility of a future local property tax measure. Notably, a bond measure for the separate Summerville Union High School District failed in the November 2024 election, but that outcome does not directly affect this elementary district's plans.

Housing values in the district's service area are moderate relative to California statewide, and the area sits in a middle range for per-pupil spending among county districts. The region's economy reflects broader rural mountain-county conditions, with unemployment rates stable and median household income tracking national figures.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

458

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 17%

White 62%

Two+ 12%

Am. Indian / AK Native 9%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

29%

—

Gr 3

22%

37%

Gr 4

37%

47%

Gr 5

25%

46%

Gr 6

21%

58%

Gr 7

37%

69%

Gr 8

50%

56%

Math

Gr ALL

18%

—

Gr 3

19%

26%

Gr 4

32%

31%

Gr 5

14%

23%

Gr 6

21%

32%

Gr 7

12%

Gr 8

21%

32%

Science

Gr 5

11%

38%

Gr 8

29%

24%

Gr HS

17%

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Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Summerville Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

22%

Grade 3

31%

Grade 4

19%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 6

Grade 7

28%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

28%

Grade 3

42%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

24%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

57%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$393,119

Year-over-year change-4.7%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$318K to $408K

vs. state typical0.51x

vs. national typical1.07x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95321	Groveland	$398K	-4.9%	88.3%
95379	Tuolumne	$347K	-2.9%	7.9%
95383	Twain Harte	$403K	-3.1%	2.5%
95335		$318K	-6.2%	0.9%
95370	Sonora	$408K	-3.3%	0.5%
95346	Mi Wuk Village	$344K	-3.0%	0.0%
95372	Soulsbyville	$393K	-0.8%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,984/mo

Home price / national median income4.7x

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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