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SUMMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

890 North Cheyenne Road, NIXA, MO 65714Nixa Public Schools
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0406Non-Charter
483
Students
Total enrolled
$11,945
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
17% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 483 students in grades 04–06 in NIXA, Missouri.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,945 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SUMMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in NIXA, Missouri, serving grades 04–06 with 483 students. The district invests $11,945 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SUMMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

483
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
29%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0406) are served by this school
Gender Distribution234 male · 249 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility29%
National avg 52% · 141 students
Student Composition
85%
Asian1%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 292253002799

Academic Outcomes at SUMMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 73th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 65714

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,945Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,945
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,256
Student Support$2,270
Administration$1,433
Operations$1,792
Other$1,194
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,945 spent per student, an estimated $5,292 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
50%
State government
40.0%
Local (property tax)
49.9%
Federal programs
10.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location
CountyChristian County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (417)724-4000
NCES ID: 292253002799
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NIXA seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
890 North Cheyenne Road, NIXA, MO 65714
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.