Serving 737 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 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (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 737 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Summit Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1008 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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 #1008 out of 1,748 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
737 students attend Summit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Summit Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Middle School?
Summit Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First day of School
August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 02, 2027 (Wednesday)
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