How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Southern Hills Middle School | Summit Middle Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Boulder, CO | Boulder, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 502 | 366 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Southern Hills Middle School | Summit Middle Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,172 | $17,172 |
| District | Boulder Valley School District | Boulder Valley School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Southern Hills Middle School | Summit Middle Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.7% | 63.7% |
| African American | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 10.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.8% | 12.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Southern Hills Middle School | Summit Middle Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 242:1 | 357:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.0% | 5.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.