Summary:
The city of Sumner, Washington, is served by one middle school, Sumner Middle School, which educates 674 students in grades 6-8 within the highly-regarded Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
Sumner Middle School is a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 20% of all Washington middle schools for the last three years. Students here score well above the state average in all subjects, with particularly large advantages in English and math. The school shows a positive trend, improving its statewide ranking each year. It operates with a moderate student-teacher ratio and benefits from being part of a district ranked in the 96th percentile statewide.
An interesting pattern at the school is that seventh graders excel in English, outperforming both sixth and eighth graders. While math scores are consistently solid across all grades, science scores, though above average, show a smaller lead over the state compared to other subjects. The school's performance is commendable given its diverse student population. For parents, this school represents a stable, high-achieving option with a record of steady improvement, backed by the strong support of its top-tier district.
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