Enrollment
789
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Wayne, IN
Summit Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180003000116
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 15
- middle schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Middle School ranks #1 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Indiana
NCES ID 180003000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit Middle School
Summit Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 789 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.9% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 789 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fort Wayne's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodside Middle School (1,032 students): Summit Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 18.8:1).
Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Homestead High School (2,382 students) and Woodside Middle School (1,032 students) alongside Summit 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 Middle School compares
Summit Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 79.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Summit Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Southwest Allen County Schls, which includes Summit Middle School.
$10,387
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 60.6%
Federal 7.2%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Meadow School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch | 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
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodside Middle School
Standard public school
1,032 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Maple Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,024 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Carroll Middle School
Standard public school
1,004 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Blackhawk Middle School
Standard public school
814 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Lane Middle School
Standard public school
644 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~789 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Middle School
How many students attend Summit Middle School?
Summit Middle School has 789 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Middle School?
19.9% of students at Summit Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Middle School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Middle School?
Summit Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Middle School ranks #1 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
Is Summit Middle School a good school?
Summit Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana 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 Msd Southwest Allen County Schls?
Besides Summit Middle School, Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Homestead High School (2,382 students), Woodside Middle School (1,032 students), and Covington Elementary School (746 students). See the Msd Southwest Allen County Schls district page for the complete list.
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