Summit Academy

summitel.mpsaz.org/

1,181 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Summit Academy, located in Chandler, Arizona, is a specialized K-8 public school operating under the Mesa Public Schools district umbrella. The academy is designed to offer a unique educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence and character development. By leveraging a structured curriculum and a supportive learning atmosphere, the school aims to foster both the intellectual growth and the personal responsibility of its students, preparing them for success in their future secondary education.

The school emphasizes a rigorous approach to learning, often utilizing distinctive instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Summit Academy encourages active participation in the school community, promoting values such as integrity, leadership, and mutual respect. With its focus on high standards and a close-knit school culture, Summit Academy serves as a distinct choice for families in the region who are seeking a balanced, goal-oriented education for their children.

1,181

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	501
Hispanic	442
Black	75
Asian	30
Two or More	84
American Indian	47
Pacific Islander	2

White
501 (42.4%)
Hispanic
442 (37.4%)
Two or More
84 (7.1%)
Black
75 (6.4%)
American Indian
47 (4.0%)
Asian
30 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-3475
Website:	http://summitel.mpsaz.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 113

Grade 7 227

Grade 8 248

Ungraded 2