Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy

4320 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy's student population of 226 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
226 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
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Black
97%
17%
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White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy's ranking?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy is ranked #3437 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy?
226 students attend Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy offer ?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy part of?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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