Summit Middle School

Summit Middle School serves students in grades six through eight in Frisco, a rural area nestled in Summit County, Colorado. With 756 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 1, the school maintains a mid-sized community feel while giving teachers reasonable class loads to work with. Academically, the school is working to strengthen its performance.

In reading and language arts, 43 percent of students are performing at proficient levels or above, while mathematics shows more room for growth, with 30 percent of students meeting proficiency standards. The school ranks at the 56th percentile among Colorado's public schools, reflecting a mix of academic strengths and areas where students are still developing skills. The school employs 57 full-time equivalent teachers who support the student body across the three middle school grades.

Summit Middle School's location in a rural mountain community offers students a distinct setting quite different from urban or suburban districts, which shapes both the character of the school and the experiences available to families in the area.

Located in a rural area, Summit Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.