Enrollment
1,065
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Etiwanda, CA
Summit Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Summit Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061296001472
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Intermediate earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Etiwanda · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Etiwanda, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296001472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit Intermediate
Summit Intermediate is a large middle school in Etiwanda, California, enrolling 1,065 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,065 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 760 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #444.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1065 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Etiwanda Elementary spends $13,164 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Etiwanda's middle schools, it stands alongside Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students): Summit Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 25:1).
Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students) and Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students) alongside Summit Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
Summit Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,065
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$13,164
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 1065 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 20.5%
Asian 11.9%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Summit Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Etiwanda Elementary, which includes Summit Intermediate.
$13,164
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 61.0%
Federal 8.3%
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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Etiwanda
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,065 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Intermediate
How many students attend Summit Intermediate?
Summit Intermediate has 1,065 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Etiwanda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Intermediate is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Intermediate?
32.9% of students at Summit Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Summit Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Etiwanda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Intermediate?
Summit Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Intermediate rank among middle schools in Etiwanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Etiwanda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Etiwanda on the city page.
Is Summit Intermediate a good school?
Summit Intermediate earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides Summit Intermediate, Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students), Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students), and Heritage Intermediate (1,175 students). See the Etiwanda Elementary district page for the complete list.
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