Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sumner Elementary School 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 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sumner Elementary School's student population of 576 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
576 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Motto
Empower Every Student
School Rankings
Sumner Elementary School 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 Elementary School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1107 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
49%
26%
Black
16%
10%
White
27%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner Elementary School's ranking?
Sumner Elementary School is ranked #1107 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sumner Elementary School often compared to?
Sumner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mozart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sumner Elementary School?
576 students attend Sumner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sumner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumner Elementary School?
Sumner Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sumner Elementary School offer ?
Sumner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sumner Elementary School part of?
Sumner Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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