Sumner-bonney Lake School District
School District · Sumner, Washington
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,438
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,438
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Evaluating Sumner-bonney Lake School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sumner-bonney Lake School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School
Bonney Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bonney Lake Elementary
Bonney Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maple Lawn Elementary
Sumner · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#28 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,438
$2,286 vs Washington median
District size
10,674 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Sumner-bonney Lake School District ranks #28 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Sumner-bonney Lake School District's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tehaleh Heights Elementary School (9.3/10), Bonney Lake Elementary (8.9/10), and Maple Lawn Elementary (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Sumner-bonney Lake School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sumner-bonney Lake School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sumner-bonney Lake School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tehaleh Heights Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Bonney Lake Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Maple Lawn Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Emerald Hills Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Crestwood Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Sumner Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Donald Eismann Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Victor Falls Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Sumner High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Lakeridge Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sumner-bonney Lake School District
Sumner-bonney Lake School District is a Sumner, Washington school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 10,674 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. The district invests $15,438 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Sumner-bonney Lake School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tehaleh Heights Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Sumner-bonney Lake School District students show an average math proficiency of 63.4% and ELA proficiency of 72.1%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sumner-bonney Lake School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sumner-bonney Lake School District with test data.
Schools in Sumner-bonney Lake School District
15 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Sumner
- Total Enrollment
- 10,674
- Teachers (FTE)
- 561
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sumner-bonney Lake School District?
Sumner-bonney Lake School District has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sumner-bonney Lake School District?
The average composite rating for Sumner-bonney Lake School District is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sumner-bonney Lake School District?
Sumner-bonney Lake School District spends $15,438 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sumner-bonney Lake School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sumner-bonney Lake School District is 19:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sumner-bonney Lake School District?
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sumner-bonney Lake School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Sumner-bonney Lake School District?
Across schools in Sumner-bonney Lake School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sumner-bonney Lake School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Sumner-bonney Lake School District has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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