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Summit Middle School

158 SCHOOL ROAD, FRISCO, CO 80443Summit School District No. Re 1
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
764
Students
Total enrolled
$16,437
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
15% vs nat'l
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
14% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 764 students in grades 06–08 in FRISCO, Colorado.
15% above average funding
District spends $16,437 per pupil, 15% more than the national average of $14,347.
13.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Summit Middle School is a large middle in FRISCO, Colorado, serving grades 06–08 with 764 students. The district invests $16,437 per student — 15% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Summit Middle School

764
Total Students
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
38%
Free Lunch
58
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution383 male · 381 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility38%
National avg 52% · 294 students
Student Composition
54%
41%
Asian1%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino41%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080681001400

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,437Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,437
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,232
Student Support$3,123
Administration$1,972
Operations$2,466
Other$1,644
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,437 spent per student, an estimated $7,281 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
14%
78%
State government
14.4%
Local (property tax)
78.2%
Federal programs
7.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountySummit County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (970)368-1200
NCES ID: 080681001400
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FRISCO seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
158 SCHOOL ROAD, FRISCO, CO 80443
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.