Serving 1,097 students in grades 6-8, Summit Trail Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,097 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Tahoma Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 104.9 square miles in Ravensdale, WA. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone ranges between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Summit Trail Middle School's student population of 1,097 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,097 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summit Trail Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Trail Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#377 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Grizzlies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Trail Middle School's ranking?
Summit Trail Middle School is ranked #377 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Summit Trail Middle School often compared to?
Summit Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Summit Trail Middle School?
1,097 students attend Summit Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Summit Trail Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Trail Middle School?
Summit Trail Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Trail Middle School offer ?
Summit Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Trail Middle School part of?
Summit Trail Middle School is part of Tahoma School District.
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