Summit Ridge Middle School

Summary:

Summit Ridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Littleton, Colorado, serving 909 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Summit Ridge Middle School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top half of Colorado middle schools over the past 5 years. The school's academic performance on CMAS tests is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in Science and English Language Arts. Summit Ridge shines in serving its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking in the top half of Colorado middle schools for these subgroups. However, the school's performance for its White and Gifted and Talented students is relatively lower, suggesting the need to address any achievement gaps between different student groups.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Summit Ridge Middle School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic achievement and student-teacher ratio. Schools like Deer Creek Middle School and Falcon Bluffs Middle School outperform Summit Ridge in certain areas, such as CMAS test scores and statewide rankings, suggesting that Summit Ridge could potentially learn from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing counterparts to further improve its own educational offerings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11809 West Coal Mine Road
       Littleton, CO  80127-4850


(303) 982-9013

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,545 Help


Students who attend Summit Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dakota Ridge Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  909

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.5%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Summit Ridge Middle School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 13th among 19 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.25. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Summit Ridge Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Ridge Middle School is $13,545, which is the lowest among 20 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Summit Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Ridge Middle School 174th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Summit Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Summit Ridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Summit Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.89 48th 336 85.7%
2005 82.48 51st 340 85.0%
2006 82.54 51st 346 85.3%
2007 84.35 41st 360 88.6%
2008 79.07 65th 362 82.0%
2009 81.35 56th 377 85.1%
2010 81.62 61st 409 85.1%
2011 83.16 57th 422 86.5%
2012 81.43 63rd 425 85.2%
2013 80.46 69th 454 84.8%
2014 79.91 76th 461 83.5%
2015 70.74 90th 436 79.4%
2016 63.04 123rd 400 69.3%
2017 76.08 76th 424 82.1%
2018 69.84 100th 418 76.1%
2019 64.23 142nd 458 69.0%
2021 55.11 146th 369 60.4%
2022 58.79 156th 448 65.2%
2023 54.38 184th 480 61.7%
2024 57.25 174th 485 64.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Summit Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.83 16th 25 36.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.05 30th 222 86.5%
2019 59.37 77th 240 67.9%
2021 49.39 47th 114 58.8%
2022 58.38 56th 197 71.6%
2023 39.69 132nd 241 45.2%
2024 59.65 67th 244 72.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Summit Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.18 66th 315 79.0%
2019 66.13 101st 352 71.3%
2021 60.08 86th 254 66.1%
2022 58.38 118th 326 63.8%
2023 55.29 142nd 363 60.9%
2024 55.10 137th 350 60.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Summit Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.19 81st 121 33.1%
2019 52.91 76th 134 43.3%
2024 49.15 81st 126 35.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Summit Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.31 109th 317 65.6%
2019 55.40 127th 343 63.0%
2021 39.12 141st 249 43.4%
2022 47.93 148th 328 54.9%
2023 43.17 179th 356 49.7%
2024 49.21 153rd 357 57.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Summit Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.51 26th 165 84.2%
2019 46.38 111th 220 49.5%
2021 53.37 32nd 83 61.4%
2022 63.34 43rd 169 74.6%
2023 56.10 74th 198 62.6%
2024 65.32 51st 199 74.4%
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Rank History for White students at Summit Ridge Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.57 92nd 199 53.8%
2019 45.88 142nd 283 49.8%
2021 36.41 130th 203 36.0%
2022 36.11 174th 265 34.3%
2023 31.31 200th 286 30.1%
2024 34.24 179th 273 34.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 29, 2018

Open Quote Excellent School and cool inner campus. Caring teachers and most Excellent principal Andrea Schulz and her supporting staff who I think do a great job. Principal is very approachable and students love her. -The Knudsen’s. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Summit Ridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 608 7 9 46 2 n/a n/a 0 672
1996 608 7 9 46 2 n/a n/a 0 672
1997 712 7 21 53 1 n/a n/a 0 794
1998 741 9 25 69 1 n/a n/a 0 845
1999 726 7 31 68 5 n/a n/a 0 837
2000 771 4 39 69 4 n/a n/a 0 887
2001 727 5 50 84 5 n/a n/a 0 871
2002 700 10 34 77 7 n/a n/a 0 828
2003 700 10 34 77 7 n/a n/a 0 828
2004 717 9 33 103 8 n/a n/a 0 870
2005 698 8 26 113 8 n/a n/a 0 853
2006 713 7 25 97 6 n/a n/a 0 848
2007 726 9 19 93 5 n/a n/a 0 852
2008 717 13 27 87 7 n/a n/a 0 851
2009 681 14 33 89 8 n/a n/a 0 825
2010 680 15 27 88 10 n/a n/a 0 820
2011 624 6 20 145 5 2 20 0 822
2012 588 3 24 146 5 2 17 0 785
2013 571 4 24 120 4 1 24 0 748
2014 561 5 22 139 2 0 24 0 753
2015 586 7 33 139 3 1 23 0 792
2016 607 5 39 110 4 1 32 0 798
2017 529 6 30 116 4 0 40 0 725
2018 486 10 30 131 1 2 33 0 693
2019 505 7 34 120 0 1 29 0 696
2020 736 5 51 185 1 0 41 0 1019
2021 740 8 48 172 2 0 43 0 1013
2022 734 5 46 165 2 1 53 0 1006
2023 650 6 32 167 3 1 50 0 909

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Summit Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 672 32.2 20.9 1.8
1996 672 32.2 20.9 1.8
1997 794 37.3 21.3 2.6
1998 845 39.7 21.3 1.9
1999 837 39.7 21.1 1.6
2000 887 39.0 22.7 4.4
2001 871 42.5 20.5 4.2
2002 828 38.6 21.5 5.2
2003 828 38.6 21.5 5.2
2004 870 43.5 20.0 6.7
2005 853 42.2 20.2 8.3
2006 848 43.6 19.4 13.6
2007 852 42.6 20.0 11.5
2008 851 43.2 19.7 12.6
2009 825 42.0 19.6 12.5
2010 820 42.0 19.5 15.7
2011 822 40.6 20.2 16.5
2012 785 40.0 19.6 20.6
2013 748 45.6 16.4 21.3
2014 753 40.4 18.6 19.4
2015 792 38.0 20.8 18.9
2016 798 41.0 19.4 20.1
2017 725 38.9 18.6 22.1
2018 693 37.3 18.5 18.6
2019 696 32.6 21.2 19
2020 1019 51.5 19.7 22.8
2021 1013 50.6 20.0 22.9
2022 1006 51.4 19.5 22
2023 909 48.1 18.8 26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Summit Ridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 672 32.2 20.9 1.8
1996 672 32.2 20.9 1.8
1997 794 37.3 21.3 2.6
1998 845 39.7 21.3 1.9
1999 837 39.7 21.1 1.6
2000 887 39.0 22.7 4.4
2001 871 42.5 20.5 4.2
2002 828 38.6 21.5 5.2
2003 828 38.6 21.5 5.2
2004 870 43.5 20.0 6.7
2005 853 42.2 20.2 8.3
2006 848 43.6 19.4 13.6
2007 852 42.6 20.0 11.5
2008 851 43.2 19.7 12.6
2009 825 42.0 19.6 12.5
2010 820 42.0 19.5 15.7
2011 822 40.6 20.2 16.5
2012 785 40.0 19.6 20.6
2013 748 45.6 16.4 21.3
2014 753 40.4 18.6 19.4
2015 792 38.0 20.8 18.9
2016 798 41.0 19.4 20.1
2017 725 38.9 18.6 22.1
2018 693 37.3 18.5 18.6
2019 696 32.6 21.2 19
2020 1019 51.5 19.7 22.8
2021 1013 50.6 20.0 22.9
2022 1006 51.4 19.5 22
2023 909 48.1 18.8 26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Summit Ridge Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,567
2020 $10,536
2021 $10,575
2022 $11,913
2023 $13,545

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Ridge Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 480 Middle schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Ridge Middle School)56.848
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.949.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Summit Ridge Middle School)41.535.5
 6%
   7th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.630.9
 7.7%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Summit Ridge Middle School)35.830.9
 4.9%
   8th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.137.1
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Ridge Middle School)52.935.7
 17.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)50.748.5
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Summit Ridge Middle School)42.939.2
 3.7%
   8th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)42.139
 3.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Summit Ridge Middle School)54.943.6
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Summit Ridge Middle School)42.236.7
 5.5%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students696909
 30.6%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian03
Asian3432
 5.9%
Hispanic120167
 39.2%
Pacific Islander11
White505650
 28.7%
Two or More Races2950
 72.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19%26.5%
 7.5%


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Summit Ridge Middle School ranks 174th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 909 students attended Summit Ridge Middle School.

Students who attend Summit Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend Dakota Ridge Senior High School

Students at Summit Ridge Middle School are 72% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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