Summit Middle School

789 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Summit Middle School, located at 4509 Homestead Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a prominent institution within the Southwest Allen County Schools (SACS) district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive educational environment. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, providing students with a robust curriculum that prepares them for the transition to high school, specifically feeding into the nearby Homestead High School.

Beyond the classroom, Summit Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student clubs. The school prides itself on a supportive community atmosphere, where dedicated faculty and staff work to address the unique social and emotional needs of middle-grade students. With a focus on technology integration and collaborative learning, Summit Middle School strives to provide its student body with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in a modern, global society.

789

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	630
Hispanic	46
Black	36
Asian	24
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

White
630 (79.8%)
Two or More
51 (6.5%)
Hispanic
46 (5.8%)
Black
36 (4.6%)
Asian
24 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MSD Southwest Allen County Schls
Phone:	(260)431-2502
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Grade 6 265

Grade 7 256

Grade 8 268