Is Summit Trail Middle School a good school?

Yes. Summit Trail Middle School ranks in the top 8.6% of Washington middle schools.

How many students attend Summit Trail Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,098 students attended Summit Trail Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Summit Trail Middle School?

Students at Summit Trail Middle School are 66% White, 12% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What high school do graduates of Summit Trail Middle School attend?

Students who attend Summit Trail Middle School usually go on to attend Tahoma Senior High School

Summit Trail Middle School

Summary:

Summit Trail Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Ravensdale, Washington, serving 1,098 students in grades 6-8 and part of the highly-ranked Tahoma School District. This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement, a diverse student population, and strong performance across different student subgroups.

Academically, Summit Trail Middle School excels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that significantly outpace the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates were 72.27% and 65.76%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%. This high performance extends across the school's diverse student body, with the school ranking 4th out of 90 Washington middle schools for African American students and 10th out of 344 schools for Hispanic students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Maple View Middle School in the same district, Summit Trail stands out as a true standout. The school's consistent 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, along with its exceptional academic outcomes and commitment to equity, make it a highly desirable option for families in the Ravensdale area and surrounding communities.

Detail:

Public 6-8

25600 SE Summit Landsburg Rd
Ravensdale, WA 98051

(425) 413-5600

District: Tahoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,599

Students who attend Summit Trail Middle School usually attend:

High:

Tahoma Senior High School

Feeder schools for Summit Trail Middle School:

Elementary:	Cedar River Elementary
	Rock Creek Elementary
	Tahoma Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 1,098

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.9%

Asian:

11.9%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summit Trail Middle School ranks better than 91.4% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.9%), Asian (11.9%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Trail Middle School is 21.6. (See more...)

Compare Summit Trail Middle School employs 50.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Trail Middle School is $14,599.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Summit Trail Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Trail Middle School 46^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Summit Trail Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Tahoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tahoma School District 9^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Summit Trail Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2007	89.50	29^th	463	93.7%
2008	94.42	13^th	466	97.2%
2009	95.25	10^th	476	97.9%
2010	92.30	15^th	483	96.9%
2011	91.40	23^rd	492	95.3%
2012	86.75	38^th	497	92.4%
2013	88.74	28^th	498	94.4%
2018	86.46	56^th	437	87.2%
2019	86.94	57^th	512	88.9%
2021	83.82	73^rd	529	86.2%
2022	87.45	58^th	541	89.3%
2023	83.90	76^th	539	85.9%
2024	91.53	46^th	535	91.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	68.61	51^st	166	69.3%
2019	76.22	54^th	246	78.0%
2021	68.90	58^th	250	76.8%
2022	73.78	54^th	257	79.0%
2023	71.23	59^th	244	75.8%
2024	86.49	28^th	243	88.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.77	7^th	57	87.7%
2024	88.08	7^th	78	91.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	65.16	54^th	268	79.9%
2019	49.58	80^th	231	65.4%
2021	68.17	38^th	210	81.9%
2022	69.70	31^st	199	84.4%
2023	57.20	54^th	167	67.7%
2024	71.35	35^th	179	80.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	53.87	135^th	349	61.3%
2019	81.13	36^th	448	92.0%
2021	72.77	57^th	458	87.6%
2022	74.48	67^th	475	85.9%
2023	74.26	75^th	463	83.8%
2024	84.87	38^th	455	91.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	86.09	44^th	376	88.3%
2019	86.95	44^th	452	90.3%
2021	83.70	70^th	469	85.1%
2022	86.12	57^th	479	88.1%
2023	83.42	60^th	464	87.1%
2024	91.32	29^th	464	93.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	83.83	59^th	371	84.1%
2019	83.95	63^rd	453	86.1%
2021	83.68	66^th	476	86.1%
2022	88.35	48^th	480	90.0%
2023	83.19	69^th	470	85.3%
2024	91.53	41^st	466	91.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	61.63	47^th	123	61.8%
2019	61.69	56^th	152	63.2%
2021	56.47	63^rd	149	57.7%
2022	59.55	59^th	161	63.4%
2023	69.78	44^th	145	69.7%
2024	80.30	30^th	148	79.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	76.95	9^th	106	91.5%
2022	87.39	7^th	104	93.3%
2023	84.78	10^th	96	89.6%
2024	91.83	4^th	90	95.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	92.82	12^th	259	95.4%
2019	94.76	7^th	344	98.0%
2021	89.14	23^rd	353	93.5%
2022	92.80	17^th	360	95.3%
2023	90.47	22^nd	336	93.5%
2024	95.28	10^th	344	97.1%

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Rank History for White students at Summit Trail Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	79.10	61^st	325	81.2%
2019	81.20	69^th	470	85.3%
2021	81.88	73^rd	480	84.8%
2022	84.20	62^nd	488	87.3%
2023	77.51	91^st	488	81.4%
2024	87.89	46^th	486	90.5%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a citizen
Monday, November 19, 2012

I am unsure of this school having an honest and genuine review.
The bully policy seems to be getting out of hand recently. From what I have heard, the relationship between student and teacher is suffering, where the teachers are using certain students and field trips as scapegoats to justify their abusive behavior. I have heard that students who could not afford to pay for a $15 field trip were sent to a room where they were not allowed to speak to each other. They knew of friends who went to the field trip because they announced over the intercom how much fun they were having and how the others should have paid the $15 to attend this event. I think it is cruel to announce such things to a group of children who didn't have the choice to attend, they do not have jobs, and no one deserves to be punished for that, not even if it is a once a year event, this does not excuse the treatment of these students! I’m not happy with the teachers who are trying to shame and label children as having a “disability”, when their only goal is to force these students into a revenue generating program known as an IEP! I don’t appreciate the fact that my brother and his friends work hard on their homework, hand it to the teacher, only to be told that it is not good enough. That is okay, no one is perfect and you do not have to like everyone’s work, but when they tell you they will try harder, DON’T EVER say the words, “I don’t believe you”. YOU’RE A TEACHER!!!!!! IT IS YOUR JOB TO HELP THESE STUDENTS!!!! These are humans, not punching bags, not cattle; they sit in your classroom all day, so by DEFAULT they are not in the wrong, by DEFAULT they DO have a good attitude, they ARE hardworking, and the students are NOT the problem, so, Tahoma Middle School, I suggest realizing that there is a problem, it is shameful that certain teachers make children feel as though they are at fault, that they are the problem. Tahoma Middle School, I don’t want to see anymore bullying coming from your staff!!!!!!! Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, January 27, 2011

Tahoma Middle School is a very nice school. One main goal that this school has is to be completely bully-free, and no acceptions are made for bullies. This school has a very safe environment, also. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Summit Trail Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	488	11	19	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	550
2006	471	9	17	28	5	n/a	n/a	1	531
2007	501	11	17	23	10	n/a	n/a	3	565
2008	503	11	21	17	10	n/a	n/a	6	568
2009	523	12	23	20	8	n/a	n/a	4	590
2010	501	18	24	15	11	n/a	n/a	0	569
2011	474	15	21	30	5	1	29	0	575
2012	490	11	22	43	4	2	36	0	608
2013	487	10	23	52	3	2	42	0	619
2014	471	8	24	49	0	3	43	0	598
2015	486	5	17	50	1	3	47	0	609
2016	482	8	20	48	1	5	42	0	606
2017	471	14	22	46	0	2	39	0	594
2018	764	20	48	79	3	3	74	0	991
2019	792	20	53	98	4	4	93	0	1064
2020	790	23	63	110	5	5	118	2	1116
2021	760	31	78	106	4	3	125	4	1111
2022	731	36	115	109	7	5	100	4	1107
2023	724	37	131	112	4	3	83	4	1098

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 Trail Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	550	n/a	n/a	9.5
2006	531	24.3	21.9	10
2007	565	25.3	22.3	12.6
2008	568	26.7	21.3	8.9
2009	590	26.7	22.1	9.6
2010	569	26.4	21.5	7.6
2011	575	27.0	21.2	11.8
2012	608	27.4	22.1	13.7
2013	619	26.5	23.2	15.3
2014	598	n/a	n/a	12.9
2015	609	27.0	22.5	14
2016	606	27.0	22.4	14.7
2017	594	26.9	22.0	12.1
2018	991	42.1	23.5	9.1
2019	1064	45.8	23.2	9.6
2020	1116	48.5	23.0	11.5
2021	1111	50.9	21.8	10.4
2022	1107	50.8	21.7	10.9
2023	1098	50.6	21.6	15.2

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 Trail Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	550	n/a	n/a	9.5
2006	531	24.3	21.9	10
2007	565	25.3	22.3	12.6
2008	568	26.7	21.3	8.9
2009	590	26.7	22.1	9.6
2010	569	26.4	21.5	7.6
2011	575	27.0	21.2	11.8
2012	608	27.4	22.1	13.7
2013	619	26.5	23.2	15.3
2014	598	n/a	n/a	12.9
2015	609	27.0	22.5	14
2016	606	27.0	22.4	14.7
2017	594	26.9	22.0	12.1
2018	991	42.1	23.5	9.1
2019	1064	45.8	23.2	9.6
2020	1116	48.5	23.0	11.5
2021	1111	50.9	21.8	10.4
2022	1107	50.8	21.7	10.9
2023	1098	50.6	21.6	15.2

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.

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