Serving 474 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 43% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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South Summit Middle School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
South Summit Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Summit Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is South Summit Middle School's ranking?
South Summit Middle School is ranked #428 out of 957 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
474 students attend South Summit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Summit Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 21:1.
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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