School Overview
Summit Middle School, located in Johnston, Iowa, serves as a pivotal academic environment for students in grades 6 and 7 within the Johnston Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive transition period for early adolescents, emphasizing a balance between rigorous academic instruction and social-emotional development. By utilizing a middle-level educational philosophy, the school aims to create a community where students feel connected, challenged, and prepared for their eventual transition to the district’s upper-level secondary schools.

The school’s curriculum is comprehensive, focusing on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies, while offering a variety of exploratory courses that allow students to pursue personal interests. Beyond the classroom, Summit Middle School encourages active student engagement through extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that promote teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. With a focus on inclusive learning and modern pedagogical practices, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world.
1,112
Total Students
69.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White738
Hispanic83
Black126
Asian106
Two or More58
American Indian1
  • White
    738 (66.4 %)
  • Black
    126 (11.3 %)
  • Asian
    106 (9.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    83 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    58 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Johnston Comm School District
Phone: (515)986-0318
Website: http://www.johnstoncsd.org/school/summit-middle-school/
Grade Range: 6th - 7th
Total Students: 1,112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 69.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 255
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36
Grades Taught
Grade 6 553
Grade 7 559

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Summit Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6553
Grade 7559
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Summit Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female55049.5%
Male56250.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)