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Schools in Sumner · Sumner School District

Sumner’s public schools outscore 88% of Washington districts

52% of students in Sumner’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sumner, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#36of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
66%
▲ 13 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
52%
▲ 12 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 8 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.2K
▼ 12% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.6
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
3,683 students on the public path
In brief

Sumner’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 277 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sumner’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 88% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 66% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,190 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Sumner Middle School, then Sumner High School. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Cornerstone Montessori School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Sumner’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A: better than 88% of Washington school districts, #36 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 88%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (277)Better than 93%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 5,178 test results and a graduating class of 792 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Sumner’s students in the tested grades sat them (5,172 in math, 5,183 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sumner, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
6–8Sumner Middle SchoolSumner School DistrictNo scores
9–12Sumner High SchoolSumner School DistrictNo scores

Sumner’s public schools are run by Sumner School District, which also serves Bonney Lake and Pacific. Parts of Sumner (17% of its land) are served by Dieringer instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Sumner School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 15 schools · 10,743 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 19.6 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$16,190WA $18,444 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading66%
State average 53.4% · 5183 students tested
Math52%
State average 40.1% · 5172 students tested

Sumner vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Sumner’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SumnerASumner
EdgewoodB+Puyallup
AuburnB−Auburn
Bonney LakeASumner
PacificB+Auburn PK–12 · Sumner PK–12

2 of the 4 neighbors share Sumner with Sumner, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Sumner

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Sumnerby address
Maple Lawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students21:1Rate it →
Daffodil Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students20:1Rate it →
Sumner Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
674 students19:1Rate it →
Sumner High School
High · Grades 9–12
1,857 students23:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Sumner Special Services
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
Special Education
35 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Cornerstone Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
Private · Nonsectarian
130 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about Sumner’s schools

Are Sumner’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Sumner children attend outscore 88% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #36 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Sumner in?

Sumner School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,743 students in 15 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Sumner are served by Dieringer.

Where do Sumner kids go to high school?

Sumner High School, with 1,857 students.

What is Sumner’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Sumner School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Sumner spend per student?

$16,190 in Sumner School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Sumner?

Yes: Cornerstone Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 130 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.