Enrollment
385
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% 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
What stands out at Summit Academy North Middle School
Summit Academy North Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Romulus, Michigan, enrolling 385 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 590 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #372.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (20%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 385 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Summit Academy North also operates Summit Academy North Elementary School (642 students) and Summit Academy North High School (547 students) alongside Summit Academy North Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summit Academy North Middle School compares
Summit Academy North Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Academy North, which includes Summit Academy North Middle School.
$11,272
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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 16.7:1, 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Summit Academy North Middle School a good school?
Summit Academy North Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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