Enrollment
385
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 260022501443 Charter school
Summit Academy North Middle School — Romulus, MI
Federal NCES profile for Summit Academy North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Summit Academy North · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Academy North Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Summit Academy North Middle School reports 385 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 22% above the Michigan average and 27% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 385 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Summit Academy North spends $12,441 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.2% from local sources (property taxes), 77.0% from the state, and 20.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summit Academy North Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,441
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 385 Top 56% in Michigan — larger than 44% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.0% +22% vs state
NCES ID 260022501443
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 385:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.4%
In-school suspensions 65
Out-of-school suspensions 92
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Academy North, which includes Summit Academy North Middle School.
$12,441
Per student
-21%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 77.0%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 21/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.