Summit Academy Middle School serves 56 students in grades 6-9.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
56 students

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%

Black
3%
18%
White
91%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
River Heights Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Summit Academy Middle School?
56 students attend Summit Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Summit Academy Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Summit Academy Middle School offer ?
Summit Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Summit Academy Middle School part of?
Summit Academy Middle School is part of River Heights Academy School District.
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