Serving 203 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sumner Elementary Math & Science Communication Academy serves the northwest part of Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy's student population of 203 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
203 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team, One Goal
School Rankings
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy is 0.11, 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
#2660 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
Source: 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 #2660 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy often compared to?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Tilton Elementary School, Ward L Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy?
203 students attend Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy students are Black, 5% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy located?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 20 other public schools located in Garfield Park.
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