Summit Academy
Summit Academy serves 1,086 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Summit Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Summit Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Summit Academy's student population of 1,086 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,086 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Rankings
Summit Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Summit Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #292 out of 2120 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 46% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Summit Academy is Evit - Hendrix Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pomeroy Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chandler Evit - Hendrix Junior High School Vocational School Grades: 9
0.0 miles
1550 W. Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300 0 9 n/a - Chandler Pomeroy Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 655 students10
0.6 miles
1507 W. Shawnee Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700 0.6 PK-6 655 - Mesa Dobson High School Math: 52% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,364 students10
0.7 miles
1501 W. Guadalupe Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000 0.7 9-12 2,364 - Chandler Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School Charter School
Math: 44% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 426 students10
1.1 miles
2207 North Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325 1.1 K-8 426 - Mesa Eagleridge Enrichment Program Math: 28% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-9 | 671 students10
1.2 miles
737 W. Guadalupe Road Suite 11
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3685 1.2 K-9 671
School Reviews
| 5 3/9/2009 I think Hendrix Junior High is a great school. My children came from 8 years in a private christian school and I was petrified to put them into the public school system, but felt I needed to in order to expose them to the "real" world. Two of my children have been placed in advanced classes and have consistently made the principles honor roll, have been a member of the National Junior Honor Society and are in the school's band program. My daughter has since moved on to high school where she still maintains a very high gpa. The teachers at Hendrix care about my children and their education and make it extremely easy to approach them with any concerns or questions I may have. My son has one more year there and in 2 years, we will also be sending our youngest child there. LOVE this school - feels like family. - Posted by Parent - mtnby |
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