Serving 674 students in grades 6-8, Sumner Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sumner Middle School serves the western part of Sumner, WA, covering an area of approximately 23.1 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sumner Middle School's student population of 674 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Know. Value. Support.
School Rankings
Sumner Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner Middle School's ranking?
Sumner Middle School is ranked #522 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sumner Middle School often compared to?
Sumner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeridge Middle School, Highline Home School Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sumner Middle School?
674 students attend Sumner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sumner Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumner Middle School?
Sumner Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sumner Middle School offer ?
Sumner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sumner Middle School part of?
Sumner Middle School is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
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