Serving 756 students in grades 6-8, Summit Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Middle School's student population of 756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Summit Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1009 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Middle School's ranking?
Summit Middle School is ranked #1009 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Summit Middle School often compared to?
Summit Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School, Summit High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Summit Middle School?
756 students attend Summit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Summit Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Middle School?
Summit Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summit Middle School offer ?
Summit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Middle School part of?
Summit Middle School is part of Summit School District No. Re 1.
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