Summit Academy North Elementary School

Summary:

Summit Academy North Elementary School is a public charter school in Romulus, Michigan, serving around 610 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has faced significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and consistently low academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools.

Summit Academy North's chronic absenteeism rates range from 27.6% to 51.7%, much higher than the state average and other local schools like William D Miller Elementary School and Bates Elementary School. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is also significantly lower than the state and local averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25.9% of 3rd graders at Summit Academy North were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%.

The school's struggles are further compounded by its high percentage of students (76.56% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools. Despite increased spending per student, from $8,283 in 2019-2020 to $12,091 in 2022-2023, the school's performance has remained stagnant or even declined, with no significant improvement in its statewide ranking or Romulus Community Schools rating. Addressing the root causes of these challenges will be crucial for Summit Academy North to improve and better serve its students and community.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 28697 Sibley Rd
       Romulus, MI  48174-9736


(734) 789-1428

District: Summit Academy North

SchoolDigger Rank:
1173rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,091 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.3%
White:
28.0%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.6% Help


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Compare Details Summit Academy North Elementary School ranks worse than 78.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.19. (See more...)
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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 Racial makeup is: African American (61.3%), White (28%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Academy North Elementary School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare Summit Academy North Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Academy North Elementary School is $12,091.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Summit Academy North Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Academy North Elementary School 1173rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Summit Academy North Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Summit Academy North:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Academy North 503rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Summit Academy North Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Summit Academy North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.80 1390th 1545 10.0%
2007 23.72 1380th 1565 11.8%
2008 57.47 837th 1577 46.9%
2009 54.47 937th 1589 41.0%
2010 69.03 560th 1552 63.9%
2011 56.69 863rd 1552 44.4%
2012 42.17 1020th 1566 34.9%
2013 37.12 1070th 1563 31.5%
2014 49.26 846th 1533 44.8%
2015 34.44 1093rd 1580 30.8%
2016 36.70 1001st 1548 35.3%
2017 21.76 1135th 1466 22.6%
2018 24.97 1145th 1448 20.9%
2019 15.16 1204th 1408 14.5%
2022 8.25 1245th 1344 7.4%
2023 16.47 1218th 1470 17.1%
2024 19.19 1173rd 1486 21.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Summit Academy North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.22 353rd 403 12.4%
2023 8.60 195th 195 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Academy North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.21 1132nd 1397 19.0%
2019 19.75 969th 1134 14.6%
2022 9.73 1036th 1099 5.7%
2023 20.39 1105th 1350 18.1%
2024 25.80 1061st 1381 23.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Summit Academy North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.16 1186th 1443 17.8%
2019 8.61 1117th 1171 4.6%
2022 5.93 1081st 1106 2.3%
2023 12.82 1180th 1321 10.7%
2024 20.05 1087th 1342 19.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Summit Academy North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.45 1048th 1446 27.5%
2019 14.17 1069th 1196 10.6%
2022 6.06 1104th 1139 3.1%
2023 15.22 1139th 1334 14.6%
2024 11.38 1230th 1347 8.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Summit Academy North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.12 192nd 475 59.6%
2019 31.88 142nd 212 33.0%
2022 26.82 114th 158 27.8%
2023 26.90 243rd 321 24.3%
2024 38.73 188th 348 46.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Summit Academy North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.00 115th 222 48.2%
2023 54.55 72nd 188 61.7%
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Rank History for White students at Summit Academy North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.63 1038th 1253 17.2%
2019 17.81 993rd 1128 12.0%
2023 25.46 933rd 1198 22.1%
2024 12.53 1101st 1204 8.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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by a parent
Friday, August 26, 2016

Open Quote Summit offers so much more then any other schools in the area.
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Enrollment information for Summit Academy North Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 377 61 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 377 61 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 358 78 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 361 83 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 345 112 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2007 326 120 8 22 3 n/a n/a 0 479
2008 319 119 8 16 n/a n/a n/a 3 465
2009 337 134 15 28 0 n/a n/a 3 517
2010 328 149 14 42 2 n/a n/a 3 538
2011 339 175 19 54 1 1 20 0 609
2012 341 189 16 56 3 1 26 0 632
2013 372 234 16 56 4 2 42 0 726
2014 358 264 12 47 1 1 42 0 725
2015 374 309 21 39 2 0 49 0 794
2016 323 360 23 33 1 0 48 0 788
2017 308 372 15 35 0 0 57 0 787
2018 284 396 16 46 2 0 42 0 786
2019 251 388 11 59 3 0 28 0 740
2020 207 406 12 46 5 0 20 0 696
2021 191 382 10 46 4 1 16 0 650
2022 188 397 17 49 3 2 10 0 666
2023 171 374 13 45 5 2 0 0 610

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 Academy North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 457 n/a n/a 30.4
2003 457 n/a n/a 30.4
2004 460 23.5 19.6 31.3
2005 464 24.7 18.8 33.4
2006 482 22.8 21.1 35.7
2007 479 22.8 21.0 41.1
2008 465 23.0 20.2 40.9
2009 517 23.4 22.1 44.6
2010 538 22.3 24.0 55.1
2011 609 23.8 25.5 64
2012 632 26.8 23.5 65.3
2013 726 29.8 24.3 64
2014 725 30.0 24.1 64
2015 794 33.0 24.0 68
2016 788 39.0 20.2 72
2017 787 37.5 20.9 68.5
2018 786 35.0 22.4 75.2
2019 740 36.0 20.5 75.8
2020 696 32.0 21.7 75.9
2021 650 36.0 18.0 74.3
2022 666 41.2 16.1 66.2
2023 610 40.0 15.2 76.6

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 Academy North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 457 n/a n/a 30.4
2003 457 n/a n/a 30.4
2004 460 23.5 19.6 31.3
2005 464 24.7 18.8 33.4
2006 482 22.8 21.1 35.7
2007 479 22.8 21.0 41.1
2008 465 23.0 20.2 40.9
2009 517 23.4 22.1 44.6
2010 538 22.3 24.0 55.1
2011 609 23.8 25.5 64
2012 632 26.8 23.5 65.3
2013 726 29.8 24.3 64
2014 725 30.0 24.1 64
2015 794 33.0 24.0 68
2016 788 39.0 20.2 72
2017 787 37.5 20.9 68.5
2018 786 35.0 22.4 75.2
2019 740 36.0 20.5 75.8
2020 696 32.0 21.7 75.9
2021 650 36.0 18.0 74.3
2022 666 41.2 16.1 66.2
2023 610 40.0 15.2 76.6

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 Academy North Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,111 (14.4%) $12,508 (85.6%) $14,619
2020 $1,037 (12.5%) $7,246 (87.5%) $8,283
2021 $1,998 (21.6%) $7,268 (78.4%) $9,266
2022 $3,444 (25.3%) $10,151 (74.7%) $13,595
2023 $2,770 (22.9%) $9,321 (77.1%) $12,090

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Academy North Elementary 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 1204th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1218th of 1470 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summit Academy North Elementary School)27.823
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summit Academy North)27.823
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Summit Academy North Elementary School)23.622.1
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Summit Academy North)23.622.1
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Academy North Elementary School)29.727.9
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Academy North)29.727.9
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Summit Academy North Elementary School)20.422.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Summit Academy North)20.422.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Academy North Elementary School)33.331.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Academy North)33.331.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Summit Academy North Elementary School)14.711.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Summit Academy North)14.711.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Summit Academy North Elementary School)10.13.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Summit Academy North)10.13.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students740610
 17.6%
African American388374
 3.6%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian1113
 18.2%
Hispanic5945
 23.7%
Pacific Islander02
White251171
 31.9%
Two or More Races280
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.8%76.6%
 0.7%


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Summit Academy North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Summit Academy North Elementary School.

Students at Summit Academy North Elementary School are 61% African American, 28% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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