Summit Middle School

4509 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 866 students in grades 6-8, Summit Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 866 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Summit Middle School's student population of 866 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
866 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Summit Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#609 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Summit Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Summit Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Summit Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Summit Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Summit Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Summit Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Summit Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Summit Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Summit Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Summit Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Summit Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Summit Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Summit Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summit Middle School's ranking?
Summit Middle School is ranked #609 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Summit Middle School often compared to?
Summit Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Summit Middle School?
866 students attend Summit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Summit Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Middle School?
Summit Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summit Middle School offer ?
Summit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Summit Middle School part of?
Summit Middle School is part of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 866 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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