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Sumner Avenue

45 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sumner Avenue 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sumner Avenue ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sumner Avenue's student population of 460 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sumner Avenue ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner Avenue is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1346 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sumner Avenue, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sumner Avenue and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sumner Avenue and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sumner Avenue and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sumner Avenue and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sumner Avenue and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
67%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sumner Avenue and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sumner Avenue and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sumner Avenue and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sumner Avenue and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sumner Avenue.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Sumner Avenue and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sumner Avenue and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sumner Avenue and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner Avenue's ranking?
Sumner Avenue is ranked #1346 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sumner Avenue often compared to?
Sumner Avenueis often viewed alongside schools like Warner by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sumner Avenue?
460 students attend Sumner Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sumner Avenue students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner Avenue?
Sumner Avenue has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sumner Avenue offer ?
Sumner Avenue offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumner Avenue part of?
Sumner Avenue is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Sumner Avenue located?
Sumner Avenue is located in the Cozy Corner neighborhood of Springfield, MA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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