- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sumner, WA
Sumner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sumner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530861001447
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumner Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Sumner · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumner Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sumner, WA.
School address
District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530861001447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Sumner Middle School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 530861001447 · Sumner, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 20.4:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumner High School (1,857 students)
Sumner Middle School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sumner Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumner High Sc
Sumner High School
1,857 students
- Bonney Lake Hi
Bonney Lake High School
1,643 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
937 students
- Lakeridge Midd
Lakeridge Middle School
763 students
- This school 674
Sumner Middle School
674 students
- Donald Eismann 648
Donald Eismann Elementary
648 students
What this shows Sumner Middle School reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumner Middle School compares
Sumner Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Sumner Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District reports $15,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonney Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donald Eismann Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sumner Middle School
How many students attend Sumner Middle School?
Sumner Middle School has 674 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sumner, WA. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumner Middle School?
31.5% of students at Sumner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sumner Middle School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Sumner, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner Middle School?
Sumner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sumner Middle School rank among public schools in Sumner?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sumner, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sumner on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Besides Sumner Middle School, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students), Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students), and Mountain View Middle School (937 students). See the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district page for the complete list.