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Summit Academy North Elementary School
Elementary School · Summit Academy North · Romulus, MI
A charter elementary school in Romulus, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18601 MIDDLEBELT RD, Romulus, MI 48174
- Math 9% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 22% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Academy North Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summit Academy North Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,967/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Romulus), 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
$65,675
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$1,053/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48174; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Myers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Eureka Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Wegienka Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 469 | 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.
Summit Academy North
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Summit Academy North Elementary School is listed in Summit Academy North; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Academy North Elementary School
Summit Academy North Elementary School is a public elementary school in Romulus, MI, part of Summit Academy North, serving approximately 614 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,154 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Academy North Elementary School
What grades does Summit Academy North Elementary School serve?
Summit Academy North Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Summit Academy North Elementary School?
Summit Academy North Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Academy North Elementary School rank in MI?
Summit Academy North Elementary School ranks #3,154 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Summit Academy North Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Academy North Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Academy North Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy North Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Summit Academy North Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Summit Academy North Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summit Academy North Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Summit Academy North Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Academy North Elementary School?
77.9% of students at Summit Academy North Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.7%
- Phone
- (734) 789-1428
- Area population (ZIP 48174)
- 31,809
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 48174; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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