Excellent
#2 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 1% in state
Summit Middle Charter School
Middle School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Boulder, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 charter middle school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4655 HANOVER AVENUE, Boulder, CO 80305
- Math 87% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Middle Charter School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 88% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Summit Middle Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boulder), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,933
Median home value
$985,700
Median rent
$2,198/mo
College educated
82.5%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and AcademicsEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Nevin Platt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Boulder UniversalEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 226 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #1 of 54
- District spending per student
- $17,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summit Middle Charter School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Middle Charter School
Summit Middle Charter School is a public middle school in Boulder, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 361 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Middle Charter School
What grades does Summit Middle Charter School serve?
Summit Middle Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Summit Middle Charter School?
Summit Middle Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Middle Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Middle Charter School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Middle Charter School rank in CO?
Summit Middle Charter School ranks #2 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Summit Middle Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Middle Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Summit Middle Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Middle Charter School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Summit Middle Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Summit Middle Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summit Middle Charter School a Title I school?
No, Summit Middle Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Middle Charter School?
8.6% of students at Summit Middle Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (720) 561-3900
- Area population (ZIP 80305)
- 16,101
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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