Summit Middle Charter School

4655 Hanover Avenue

School District

Boulder Valley Re 2
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 22, 2025

This school does not care about helping their students at all. They only want to keep their high end reputation and will give help to students when they need it. Teachers at this school do not care if one student is learning, but only if their test scores are the highest they can be. It is sad to see kids with autism fail at this school because the teachers only help "high end" students.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2019

Love this school, it encourages a love of learning.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2018

We love Summit it is the perfect fit for our daughter she is thriving and loves going to school everyday. The teachers bring their love of subjects into the classroom.
Submitted by other on November 26, 2016

I go to this school. I understand that it is supposed to be a great school but it lacks depth. Instead of teaching the teachers have you go online and do ixl. Ixl is an online program that is supposed to help students like me learn things but on some of the tests and average grade is an f. An average grade is a c at most schools. I understand that it is your choice to go this school but I think that it would be better to have your child go to a different school and be in advanced classes then have them go here. At a whole school assembly, a staff member said that you are summit. they then talked about individually. I am a little confused because they talk about stereotypes so much that it makes stereotypes. sure I may be a student but in all honesty, I feel that summit middle school is not a good choice for any child
Submitted by parent on November 10, 2016

My daughter took high school classes starting in just 6th grade! Every student did! The teachers are outstanding, the kids are amazing, and the academics ensure she will get into a great college. Almost all of the students go into advanced program in the high school they go to. Summit also has great art, graphic design, ceramics, painting, drawing, etc. classes. The sports are decent and there are so many clubs. The student council and Summit Honor Society do so many great community service things it's just amazing! I really admire everything they do with allies club and accepting all idea. Such a great community!!!
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2016

Summit has been amazing for my son. He has learned how to study, go to organize and has found a passion for subjects he previously was not interested in pursuing. He's made really great friends with really great kids. The teachers are phenomenal. And even though the school has high expectations the kids are respected at their level and help from teachers is massive. I highly recommend Summit.
Submitted by student on June 11, 2015

The academics are great, but there are bullies! They make fun of kids simply that like to learn and are in the accelerated level, like me. They are those popular kids that swear and think they are "cool" simply because they are with trends. One day they would be in a fast food restaurant working, thinking," Why was I popular and bullying smart kids?"
Submitted by other on February 07, 2015

The school is very academically great, but the honor society and student council is not manage well. The honor society, which is not part of National Junior Honor Society, is in its first year and I have not seen or heard about what this honor society does. The student council and honor society only accept students based on grade not merit. For example the student council and honor society are filled with the "popular kids" who are anti social and very arrogant. The beast program is also a similar story, the beast program since it was changed to be in groups has not taught anything to the students considering its main reason is the bring summit together, hence the name, but does not help or talk about bulling or students emotions. The school is a good school academically, but the beast program only meets 4 times a year. The honor society does not help the school in a big way, leaving that job to student council, that also contains bullies. The beast program never talks about themes and helps change some of the bad behavior at summit. The honor society does not tutor students, unlike a normal honor societies.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2015

Mixed results. My academically oriented daughter chose this school because the vibe was mellower than other middle schools. (Well, yes, the reputation does tend to attract select bookish types.) A couple teachers have been absolutely inspirational. But many seem to be regularly hired away by a local private school. The homework load varies -- sometimes it's the same as other middle schools (we've had another kid through BVSD), other times it's frankly ridiculous. Some assignments are meaningful, many are busywork. So she is learning how to pick and choose. Should she go to bed late, skip dinner with her family, or deal with the consequences of a late or half-baked assignment? There's talk at Summit about life-work balance, but not a lot of follow through. There's talk about different kinds of learners, but most work is standard style. Ultimately, my student is learning some long term survival techniques in the rat race, trying to find intrinsic motivation for assignments. (altho she sometimes does get caught up in the Type-A overachiever culture.) I figure it's easier to test the waters here, tho, rather than in high school where the stakes for good grades are higher.
Submitted by other on May 16, 2014

This school was great (at least back at the year it started). Teachers were big on making sure the kids understood the subjects and very helpful with all questions. Yes, the homework level is high, but it sets you up with the abilities to make it far in life. I was an introvert and had absolutely no problem learning here.
Submitted by other on May 11, 2013

Ex-squeeze me? Did someone say that summit kids are NERDY? Hold on. I'm a Summit Kid, and just because we are smart and full of love for learning (sometimes) doesn't make us nerdy. I hate math. Honestly. My math teacher is TERRIBLE here. He is mean to the kids that don't do well, even if they are trying as hard as they can and there parents force them to be in a high class. He is very unfair. WE ARE NOT NERDY. We are well prepared for the future, while also having tons of friends, fun, and fashion sense. We've got the best of both worlds!
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2012

An incredible school. I'm always amazed at how well Summit does at not only Science Fair and National History Day, but also in sports. Because of the small tight-nit relationship, you feel as if you're part of something really great. As many teachers say, "Summit is the small school with a big heart". There is so much I'd like to say about Summit, but honestly, I don't have any bad things to say, so I'll leave you with this: Summit is not only a life-changing school, but because of it's high achieving history, it isn't uncommon to hear kids say "oh, you know, it's cause we go to Summit"
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2011

Wonderful school, thanks to nearly all of the teachers. There are only a couple that I'm amazed are still there, especially because the teachers there are not unionized. [The principal is moving on within a year...] We hope to see some redirection of the few ineffective teachers, and more rewards to the utterly fantastic ones who are "hard", but highly respected by parents and alumni. My non-scientific extrovert felt the school was "too small" by the time graduation came (but appreciates it greatly in hindsight), but my science&math-loving introvert fit right in.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2011

Our oldest started at Summit this year and has had a terrific experience. The teaching has been engaging and rigorous (but not too rigorous) and he's enjoyed the challenge of more and harder work.
Submitted by other on March 13, 2011

I go to Summit now, and am a current 8th grader. Although the homework load is heavy (especially since I am taking the highest level of courses offered) and a bit stressful, Summit is a wonderful place. I have learned so much these past three years, I have made such wonderful friends, and have close bonds with my teachers. Summit prepares you amazingly for high school, and next year I, as well as almost every other Summit kid, will be taking advanced courses and will be way ahead of students from other schools. I disagree with the last comment, because all of the faculty and kids are very accepting to everyone. However, the sports teams aren't great, so I have played club soccer and basketball instead of on a school team. I also haven't been part of many clubs or activities, with the exception of National Junior Honor Society. Overall, this is a great school. I am very connected with my teachers, and all my fellow students.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2011

If your kid is an introvert, this is not the school for them. The teachers and administrators tend to humiliate introverts, and they have have a poor and inconsistent track record of recording grades in a timely manner. Homework load is above average.