Summit Middle Charter School

4655 Hanover Avenue
Boulder, CO 80305
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 361 students in grades 6-8, Summit Middle Charter School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 1% in CO
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Summit Middle Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Summit Middle Charter School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
361 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Summit Middle Charter School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Middle Charter School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#5 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Summit Middle Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Summit Middle Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Summit Middle Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Summit Middle Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
14%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Summit Middle Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Summit Middle Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
63%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Summit Middle Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Summit Middle Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Summit Middle Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Summit Middle Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summit Middle Charter School's ranking?
Summit Middle Charter School is ranked #5 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Summit Middle Charter School often compared to?
Summit Middle Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Summit Middle Charter School?
361 students attend Summit Middle Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Summit Middle Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Middle Charter School?
Summit Middle Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summit Middle Charter School offer ?
Summit Middle Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Summit Middle Charter School part of?
Summit Middle Charter School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is Summit Middle Charter School located?
Summit Middle Charter School is located in the Martin Acres neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Martin Acres.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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