Sumner Middle School

Summary:

Sumner Middle School is a public middle school in Sumner, Washington, serving 677 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the highly-ranked Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, which is ranked 17th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sumner Middle School consistently performs above the state average in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Math assessments, with 67.15% of students proficient or better in ELA and 54.6% in Math, compared to state averages of 52.63% and 41.68% respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 50 middle schools in Washington for Hispanic and multi-racial students in ELA. Sumner Middle School has maintained a consistent statewide ranking, placing in the top 20-25% of Washington middle schools over the past several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sumner Middle School demonstrates strong academic results, nearby schools like North Tapps Middle School and Lakeridge Middle School (both in the Sumner-Bonney Lake district) also show impressive performance, particularly in ELA and Math. This suggests the district as a whole is providing a high-quality education. One area where Sumner Middle School could focus on is science proficiency, as the school's WCAS/Science scores are lower than its ELA and Math performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1508 Willow
       Sumner, WA  98390


(253) 891-5000

District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,015 Help


Students who attend Sumner Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sumner High School

Feeder schools for Sumner Middle School:

Elementary:    Daffodil Valley Elementary
    Maple Lawn Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  677

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.9%
Hispanic:
24.2%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.1% Help


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Compare Details Sumner Middle School ranks better than 82.4% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sumner Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Racial makeup is: White (56.9%), Hispanic (24.2%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sumner Middle School is 20.5, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sumner Middle School is $15,015, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sumner Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner Middle School 94th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Sumner Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Sumner-Bonney Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner-Bonney Lake School District 17th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sumner Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sumner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.65 211th 421 49.9%
2005 48.04 245th 425 42.4%
2006 42.66 269th 449 40.1%
2007 45.11 270th 463 41.7%
2008 50.27 228th 466 51.1%
2009 52.22 223rd 476 53.2%
2010 54.30 219th 483 54.7%
2011 57.86 197th 492 60.0%
2012 48.09 260th 497 47.7%
2013 70.49 129th 498 74.1%
2015 68.07 130th 445 70.8%
2016 79.85 74th 443 83.3%
2017 76.62 91st 435 79.1%
2018 78.50 87th 437 80.1%
2019 75.53 108th 512 78.9%
2021 62.83 170th 529 67.9%
2022 75.26 117th 541 78.4%
2023 75.98 106th 539 80.3%
2024 78.80 94th 535 82.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sumner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.14 33rd 166 80.1%
2019 73.97 57th 246 76.8%
2021 54.48 100th 250 60.0%
2022 64.00 77th 257 70.0%
2023 68.90 64th 244 73.8%
2024 75.58 47th 243 80.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sumner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.65 30th 135 77.8%
2019 55.74 28th 100 72.0%
2022 47.30 25th 63 60.3%
2024 66.98 16th 78 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sumner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.60 37th 268 86.2%
2019 35.08 142nd 231 38.5%
2021 34.51 133rd 210 36.7%
2022 52.87 63rd 199 68.3%
2023 50.81 68th 167 59.3%
2024 62.93 52nd 179 70.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sumner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.38 50th 349 85.7%
2019 76.85 47th 448 89.5%
2021 62.49 121st 458 73.6%
2022 81.06 46th 475 90.3%
2023 78.89 51st 463 89.0%
2024 83.76 41st 455 91.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sumner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.81 65th 376 82.7%
2019 74.22 100th 452 77.9%
2021 60.94 160th 469 65.9%
2022 70.62 120th 479 74.9%
2023 73.87 104th 464 77.6%
2024 74.03 102nd 464 78.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sumner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.26 89th 371 76.0%
2019 76.27 92nd 453 79.7%
2021 65.96 135th 476 71.6%
2022 79.26 86th 480 82.1%
2023 76.21 97th 470 79.4%
2024 82.63 71st 466 84.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sumner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.86 65th 148 56.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sumner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.49 51st 259 80.3%
2019 71.09 73rd 344 78.8%
2021 56.27 119th 353 66.3%
2022 69.23 77th 360 78.6%
2023 76.65 53rd 336 84.2%
2024 81.04 45th 344 86.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sumner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.66 81st 325 75.1%
2019 75.10 98th 470 79.1%
2021 68.04 126th 480 73.8%
2022 81.09 74th 488 84.8%
2023 76.14 98th 488 79.9%
2024 77.35 85th 486 82.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sumner Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 500 4 14 8 12 n/a n/a 0 538
1989 523 4 14 8 17 n/a n/a 0 566
1990 560 2 14 15 17 n/a n/a 0 608
1991 646 4 17 19 21 n/a n/a 0 707
1992 673 5 18 21 16 n/a n/a 0 733
1993 785 10 23 27 21 n/a n/a 0 866
1994 827 8 24 32 24 n/a n/a 0 915
1995 889 8 17 36 28 n/a n/a 0 978
1996 889 8 17 36 28 n/a n/a 0 978
1997 935 5 23 42 37 n/a n/a 0 1042
1998 552 9 22 34 10 n/a n/a 0 627
1999 547 9 20 26 14 n/a n/a 0 616
2000 509 10 21 42 19 n/a n/a 0 601
2001 547 8 24 51 23 n/a n/a 0 653
2002 610 13 28 44 17 n/a n/a 0 712
2003 610 13 28 44 17 n/a n/a 0 712
2004 655 14 26 48 18 n/a n/a 0 761
2005 666 18 26 62 19 n/a n/a 0 791
2006 627 19 24 61 24 n/a n/a 2 757
2007 584 19 40 58 24 n/a n/a 6 731
2008 582 12 41 76 20 n/a n/a 13 744
2009 557 14 44 71 15 n/a n/a 13 714
2010 556 17 25 66 20 n/a n/a 12 696
2011 505 15 21 88 12 4 22 0 667
2012 459 12 16 111 7 3 46 0 654
2013 489 11 21 107 6 5 47 0 686
2014 507 5 11 127 7 3 51 0 711
2015 471 7 15 125 7 3 66 0 694
2016 469 5 15 139 5 1 68 0 702
2017 495 9 21 176 7 0 74 0 782
2018 490 10 20 180 9 2 59 0 770
2019 508 8 24 172 10 2 72 0 796
2020 450 16 17 179 6 4 67 0 739
2021 433 11 18 165 7 2 72 0 708
2022 407 16 23 180 4 0 74 0 704
2023 385 17 27 164 5 2 77 0 677

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sumner Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 538 27.0 19.9 0
1989 566 29.0 19.5 n/a
1990 608 29.1 20.8 0
1991 707 33.1 21.3 n/a
1992 733 36.0 20.3 n/a
1993 866 38.2 22.7 n/a
1994 915 43.7 20.9 n/a
1995 978 47.3 20.7 n/a
1996 978 47.3 20.7 n/a
1997 1042 50.1 20.8 n/a
1998 627 32.4 19.4 n/a
1999 616 30.9 19.9 n/a
2000 601 31.8 18.9 n/a
2001 653 33.4 19.6 n/a
2002 712 35.3 20.2 27
2003 712 35.3 20.2 27
2004 761 38.0 20.0 29.4
2005 791 38.4 20.6 31.9
2006 757 42.0 18.0 31.7
2007 731 40.0 18.3 27.2
2008 744 39.1 19.0 30.6
2009 714 39.1 18.3 31
2010 696 37.7 18.4 33.5
2011 667 34.0 19.6 36.3
2012 654 33.9 19.2 41.6
2013 686 36.0 19.0 44.9
2014 711 n/a n/a 45.9
2015 694 36.0 19.2 43.5
2016 702 33.0 21.2 41.6
2017 782 36.0 21.7 42.2
2018 770 38.0 20.2 41.2
2019 796 36.0 22.1 39.1
2020 739 36.3 20.3 41
2021 708 36.0 19.6 38
2022 704 36.0 19.5 41.5
2023 677 33.0 20.5 45.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sumner Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 538 27.0 19.9 0
1989 566 29.0 19.5 n/a
1990 608 29.1 20.8 0
1991 707 33.1 21.3 n/a
1992 733 36.0 20.3 n/a
1993 866 38.2 22.7 n/a
1994 915 43.7 20.9 n/a
1995 978 47.3 20.7 n/a
1996 978 47.3 20.7 n/a
1997 1042 50.1 20.8 n/a
1998 627 32.4 19.4 n/a
1999 616 30.9 19.9 n/a
2000 601 31.8 18.9 n/a
2001 653 33.4 19.6 n/a
2002 712 35.3 20.2 27
2003 712 35.3 20.2 27
2004 761 38.0 20.0 29.4
2005 791 38.4 20.6 31.9
2006 757 42.0 18.0 31.7
2007 731 40.0 18.3 27.2
2008 744 39.1 19.0 30.6
2009 714 39.1 18.3 31
2010 696 37.7 18.4 33.5
2011 667 34.0 19.6 36.3
2012 654 33.9 19.2 41.6
2013 686 36.0 19.0 44.9
2014 711 n/a n/a 45.9
2015 694 36.0 19.2 43.5
2016 702 33.0 21.2 41.6
2017 782 36.0 21.7 42.2
2018 770 38.0 20.2 41.2
2019 796 36.0 22.1 39.1
2020 739 36.3 20.3 41
2021 708 36.0 19.6 38
2022 704 36.0 19.5 41.5
2023 677 33.0 20.5 45.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Sumner Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201884.0%0.0%1.3%0.0%1.7%97.8%84.9%98.7%97.0%97.8%84.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sumner Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $811 (5.7%) $13,306 (94.3%) $14,117
2020 $467 (4.7%) $9,371 (95.2%) $9,839
2021 $362 (2.6%) $13,386 (97.4%) $13,748
2022 $458 (3.1%) $14,556 (96.9%) $15,015

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sumner Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 108th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 106th of 539 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner Middle School)63.160.6
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)65.460.1
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Sumner Middle School)59.350.5
 8.8%
   6th Grade Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)57.349.7
 7.6%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner Middle School)7868.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)78.264.5
 13.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Sumner Middle School)73.947.3
 26.6%
   7th Grade Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)68.143.4
 24.7%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner Middle School)72.165.6
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)74.569.1
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Sumner Middle School)6352.7
 10.3%
   8th Grade Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)62.150.1
 12%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Sumner Middle School)5049.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)61.155.3
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sumner Middle School)70.765
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)72.968.3
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Sumner Middle School)65.150.2
 14.8%
   All Grades Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)63.753.6
 10.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Sumner Middle School)5049.6
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)6160.1
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students796677
 14.9%
African American817
 112.5%
American Indian105
 50%
Asian2427
 12.5%
Hispanic172164
 4.7%
Pacific Islander22
White508385
 24.2%
Two or More Races7277
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%45.1%
 6%


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Sumner Middle School ranks 94th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sumner Middle School usually go on to attend Sumner High School

Students at Sumner Middle School are 57% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 677 students attended Sumner Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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