Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics vs Summit Middle Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
Summit Middle Charter School
Boulder · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics Boulder, Colorado | Summit Middle Charter School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #73 of 262 | #1 of 262 |
| National rank | #5934 of 15,369 | #569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 82% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Middle Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 57.9).
- •Summit Middle Charter School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Summit Middle Charter School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 55%).
- •Summit Middle Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 31.1%).
- •Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.4).
- •Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is the larger school with 482 students compared with 366.
- •Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is a public school while Summit Middle Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics better than Summit Middle Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Middle Charter School ranks higher (86.8 vs 57.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics and Summit Middle Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics: 482. Summit Middle Charter School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics and Summit Middle Charter School rank in Colorado?
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics is 73rd of 262 and Summit Middle Charter School is 1st of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).