As the only middle school in the district, Summit Middle School is sought after by many Southwest Johnston residents and even residents from outside the area. Summit Middle School first opened its doors in 2004 and has become an example of modern technology implementation to enhance learning and teaching. In fact, every student attending Summit Middle School receives an iPad to be able to use in class.
Today, Summit Middle School has over 1,000 students enrolled with over 80 teachers and additional faculty and staff. Sixth through seventh grade are taught standard at Summit Middle School, but STEM classes and the Extended Learning Program (ELP) are also offered. Extracurricular activities include fine arts, social events, clubs and sports.
Summit Middle School has plenty of online resources that parents and community members can use to keep up with their student's success as well as other school-related activities. Online tools include Infinite Campus, Moodle and the Newsletter. Summit Middle School’s website also has the contact information of teachers and staff members, making it easy for parents and community members to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Summit Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-7
9500 Windsor Pky,
Johnston, IA
Johnston Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Niche Grade
A
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
79.1%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
563:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
66.4%
Black
11.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.5%
Hispanic
7.5%
Two or more races
5.2%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/6/2023
Summit middle school is the best middle school. It has changed severely from years back. It should be rated #1 school in Iowa.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/18/2024
Teachers are so kind, school is just so nice. they even have therapy dogs.
11/26/2022
This school is not really great; firstly, they do not do anything about bullying, second, their lunch is significantly bad, third, most rules have been more strict this year than last year, ex: 2 minute passing period, which is horrible b/c I cant actually walk from the pool to Art in 2 minutes w/o...
4/21/2021
great building with very mediocre leadership folks
11/19/2019
I’d rather burn in hell than spend two more years at that school
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$205K - $765K
Homes For Sale
52
Average Home Value
$374,690
Median Lot Size
11,761 Sq Ft
% Renters
23%
Average Household Income
$120,862
% of College Grads
46.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,004 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
55.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,150 - $1,565 per month
- Sterling Pointe Apartments
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 990+ Sq Ft
- 10509 Dorset Dr
- Johnston, IA
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$895 - $2,252 per month
- Destination 141
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 465+ Sq Ft
- 1360 Mocking Bird Ln
- Grimes, IA
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$734 - $994 per month
- The Village at Westchester
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- 1-2 Baths
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 5413 Aurora Ave
- Des Moines, IA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 10th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Terra Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Playground
Adventure Ridge Park
Lew Clarkson Park
Northview Park
Beaver Creek Natural Resource Center
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Providence Pointe Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Northwest Johnston
A growing suburb west of Johnston Town Center and 15 miles from Des Moines.
Central Johnston
Fine suburban living in city of Johnston
North District
Suburban community with access to parks and other outdoor recreation
Westridge
Growing neighborhood is 5 miles from Johnston, 20 miles from Des Moines
Grimes
A well-planned residential community with excellent infrastructures
Urbandale
Close to city amenities yet far enough to maintain its quiet charm
Summit Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-7 in Johnston, IA and is served by the Johnston Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 1,135 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Summit Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $374,690. Discover additional schools in the area, like Johnston Senior High School, Des Moines Christian Schools, Ankeny Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Johnston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Summit Middle School.