South Summit Middle School

355 E 300 S
Kamas, UT 84036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 497 students in grades 5-8, South Summit Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50% in UT
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Summit Middle School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
497 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Summit Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Summit Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
#439 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
39%
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44%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Summit Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in South Summit Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
84%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
This chart display the diversity score of South Summit Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Summit Middle School's ranking?
South Summit Middle School is ranked #439 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend South Summit Middle School?
497 students attend South Summit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Summit Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Summit Middle School?
South Summit Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does South Summit Middle School offer ?
South Summit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is South Summit Middle School part of?
South Summit Middle School is part of South Summit School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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