Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sumner Avenue ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sumner Avenue School serves the southwest part of Springfield, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumner Avenue's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
490 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Sumner Avenue ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner Avenue is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1419 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
67%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
19%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
7%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner Avenue's ranking?
Sumner Avenue is ranked #1419 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sumner Avenue often compared to?
Sumner Avenueis often viewed alongside schools like Warner by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sumner Avenue?
490 students attend Sumner Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sumner Avenue students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumner Avenue?
Sumner Avenue has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sumner Avenue offer ?
Sumner Avenue offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sumner Avenue part of?
Sumner Avenue is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Sumner Avenue located?
Sumner Avenue is located in the Cozy Corner neighborhood of Springfield, MA.
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