Serving 193 students in grades 4-6, Sumner Attendance Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Sumner Attendance Center serves the entire district of Sumner, IL, covering an area of approximately 204.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sumner Attendance Center's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Sumner Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner Attendance Center is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner Attendance Center's ranking?
Sumner Attendance Center is ranked #1219 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sumner Attendance Center?
193 students attend Sumner Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sumner Attendance Center students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumner Attendance Center?
Sumner Attendance Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sumner Attendance Center offer ?
Sumner Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Sumner Attendance Center part of?
Sumner Attendance Center is part of Red Hill CUSD 10 School District.
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