The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in Math. The lowest is 35% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Summersville Elem.
Summersville Elementary School is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in the small, remote Ozarks town of Summersville, Missouri. The town straddles Shannon and Texas counties, and the school is part of the Summersville R-II district. The community is rural and sparsely populated, with a post office, a public library branch, and the school campus at the center of town life. No major recent district changes were publicly reported.
The school’s enrollment is modest for its grade band. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the area’s economic conditions. The student body is composed almost entirely of white students, a pattern consistent with the broader community demographics.
On state assessments, performance varies by grade and subject. In math, third-grade proficiency was around the midpoint of what is typical for the state, fourth-grade was somewhat stronger, and fifth-grade was notably lower. In English language arts, third-grade results followed a similar pattern as math, fourth-grade results were suppressed in the data we received, and fifth-grade was also on the lower side. Fifth-grade science results were suppressed as well. Because the school does not serve grades beyond fifth, there is no graduation rate to report.
When compared to other districts in Shannon County, Summersville Elementary’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it toward the lower end. The county has only two districts, so this comparison is a narrow one, but it gives a meaningful local benchmark. A parent considering this school may want to discuss with the school how it supports students in the later elementary grades, particularly in fifth grade where math and reading results were softer.
Classroom and program details such as staffing ratios, course offerings, and discipline data were not available in the information we reviewed. Likewise, data on students with disabilities and English learners was missing, so the school’s support for those populations is not described here.
Homes in the area are modestly priced compared to both the state of Missouri and the nation as a whole. The housing market has seen some appreciation, but it remains relatively affordable. The town’s population has held fairly steady in recent years, with a slight upward tick, though no major new housing or commercial development projects were identified in public sources.
Summersville Elementary is a small, rural school with a high-poverty student body and academic results that are uneven across grade levels. It serves a close-knit community where the school is a core institution. For families whose primary concern is strong, consistent elementary test scores, the mixed results and the weak fifth-grade performance are worth exploring with the principal or teaching staff. For families who value a very small school in a quiet, remote setting with affordable housing and a familiar pace of life, this school fits that profile squarely.
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