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#705 of 1,015 schools in UT

South Summit Middle

Middle School · South Summit District · Kamas, UT

A middle school in Kamas, UT where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

355 E 300 S, Kamas, UT 84036

  • Math 42% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2025)
  • 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$13,207
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at South Summit Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Summit Middle 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated822/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$122,679

Median home value

$705,400

Median rent

$1,430/mo

College educated

49.4%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

South Summit District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Summit Middle is listed in South Summit District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Summit Middle

South Summit Middle is a public middle school in Kamas, UT, part of South Summit District, serving approximately 474 students in grades 5th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #705 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Summit Middle

What grades does South Summit Middle serve?

South Summit Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend South Summit Middle?

South Summit Middle has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Summit Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at South Summit Middle is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Summit Middle rank in UT?

South Summit Middle ranks #705 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is South Summit Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

South Summit Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 South Summit Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Summit Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Summit Middle a charter school?

No, South Summit Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Summit Middle a Title I school?

No, South Summit Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Summit Middle?

17.7% of students at South Summit Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
474
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Summit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 84036)
8,781
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
38.2
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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 84036; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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