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#1339 of 1,815 schools in CO
Summit Ridge Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Littleton, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11809 WEST COAL MINE AVE, Littleton, CO 80127
- Math 37% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Ridge Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summit Ridge Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littleton), 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
$137,753
Median home value
$663,900
Median rent
$2,102/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80127; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Bradford K8 NorthEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Collegiate Academy of ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Deaf SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 81 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #116 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summit Ridge Middle School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Ridge Middle School
Summit Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Littleton, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 875 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,339 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Ridge Middle School
What grades does Summit Ridge Middle School serve?
Summit Ridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Summit Ridge Middle School?
Summit Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 875 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Ridge Middle School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Ridge Middle School rank in CO?
Summit Ridge Middle School ranks #1,339 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Summit Ridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Ridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Ridge Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Summit Ridge Middle School a charter school?
No, Summit Ridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit Ridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Summit Ridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Ridge Middle School?
27.3% of students at Summit Ridge Middle 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
- 875
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (303) 982-9013
- Area population (ZIP 80127)
- 43,826
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 80127; 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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