Sumner Middle School

www.sumnersd.org

674 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sumner Middle School, located at 1508 Willow in Sumner, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged students. By emphasizing both core curriculum and personal growth, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school while cultivating essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and citizenship.

As a cornerstone of the local community, Sumner Middle School provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that encourage students to explore their interests and talents. The school maintains a focus on inclusivity and student success, supported by a dedicated staff that utilizes modern educational resources to create an engaging learning experience. For parents and community members seeking more information on school policies, academic calendars, or specific programs, the district’s official website at [www.sumnersd.org](http://www.sumnersd.org) serves as the primary hub for updates and resources.

674

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sumner Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	168
Black	8
Asian	34
Two or More	78
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	12

White
370 (54.9%)
Hispanic
168 (24.9%)
Two or More
78 (11.6%)
Asian
34 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.8%)
Black
8 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Phone:	(253)891-5000
Website:	http://www.sumnersd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 215

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 235