Serving 1,107 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Summit Trail Middle School's student population of 1,107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Trail Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Trail Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#295 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #295 out of 2,052 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Summit Trail Middle School?
1,107 students attend Summit Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Summit Trail Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Trail Middle School?
Summit Trail Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Summit Trail Middle School offer ?
Summit Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Summit Trail Middle School part of?
Summit Trail Middle School is part of Tahoma School District.
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