Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Sumner Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Sumner Elementary serves the northeast part of Bethpage, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 48.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Sumner Elementary School's student population of 212 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of North Sumner Elementary is to teach students to be life-long learners by providing individualized instruction that will enable them to be successful, responsible, self-motivated, and self-disciplined.
School Rankings
North Sumner Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Sumner Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#764 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Sumner Elementary School's ranking?
North Sumner Elementary School is ranked #764 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend North Sumner Elementary School?
212 students attend North Sumner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of North Sumner Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does North Sumner Elementary School offer ?
North Sumner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Sumner Elementary School part of?
North Sumner Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
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