- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Romulus, MI
Summit Academy North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Academy North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260022501443Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Academy North Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Romulus · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Academy North Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy North Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Romulus, MI.
School address
District: Summit Academy North · Michigan
NCES ID 260022501443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Summit Academy North Middle School grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 260022501443 · Romulus, MI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
385 enr · 16.7:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit Academy North Elementary School (642 students)
Summit Academy North Middle School grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Summit Academy North Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit Academy
Summit Academy North Elementary School
642 students
- Summit Academy
Summit Academy North High School
547 students
- This school
Summit Academy North Middle School
385 students
What this shows Summit Academy North Middle School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Academy North Middle School compares
Summit Academy North Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.6%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Summit Academy North Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Summit Academy North reports $12,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Academy North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Academy North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Academy North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Academy North Middle School
How many students attend Summit Academy North Middle School?
Summit Academy North Middle School has 385 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Romulus, MI. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Academy North Middle School?
66.0% of students at Summit Academy North Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Academy North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Academy North Middle School is African American at 69.6% of enrollment, in Romulus, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Academy North Middle School?
Summit Academy North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit Academy North Middle School rank among middle schools in Romulus?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy North Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Romulus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Romulus on the city page.
What other schools are in Summit Academy North?
Besides Summit Academy North Middle School, Summit Academy North also operates Summit Academy North Elementary School (642 students) and Summit Academy North High School (547 students). See the Summit Academy North district page for the complete list.