Summit Ridge Middle School serves 855 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
855 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
98%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Summit Ridge Middle School?
855 students attend Summit Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Summit Ridge Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Ridge Middle School?
Summit Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summit Ridge Middle School offer ?
Summit Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Summit Ridge Middle School part of?
Summit Ridge Middle School is part of Kearney R-I School District.
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