Enrollment
674
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sumner Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sumner Middle School
Sumner Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sumner, Washington, enrolling 674 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 674 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 443 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sumner-Bonney Lake School District spends $14,043 per pupil, 28% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students) and Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students) alongside Sumner Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sumner Middle School compares
Sumner Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, which includes Sumner Middle School.
$14,043
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sumner Middle School a good school?
Sumner Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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