- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Johnston, IA
Summit Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191545000749
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Johnston, IA.
School address
District: Johnston Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191545000749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Summit Middle School held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.4 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 191545000749 · Johnston, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,118 enr · 16.2:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston Senior High School (1,820 students)
Summit Middle School held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.4 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Summit Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnston Senio
Johnston Senior High School
1,820 students
- Johnston Middl
Johnston Middle School
1,161 students
- This school
Summit Middle School
1,118 students
- Henry a Wallac
Henry a Wallace Elementary School
840 students
- Timber Ridge E 667
Timber Ridge Elementary
667 students
- Horizon Elemen 613
Horizon Elementary
613 students
What this shows Summit Middle School reports 1,118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Middle School compares
Summit Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,118
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Iowa - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Asian 11.0%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Summit Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston Comm School District reports $12,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry a Wallace Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Middle School
How many students attend Summit Middle School?
Summit Middle School has 1,118 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Johnston, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,112 (2022-23) → 1,135 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Middle School?
22.9% of students at Summit Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Middle School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Johnston, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Middle School?
Summit Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Johnston, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnston on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston Comm School District?
Besides Summit Middle School, Johnston Comm School District also operates Johnston Senior High School (1,820 students), Johnston Middle School (1,161 students), and Henry a Wallace Elementary School (840 students). See the Johnston Comm School District district page for the complete list.