Below Average
#1500 of 1,793 schools in MA
Sumner Avenue
Elementary School · Springfield
45 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,500 of 1,793
In Springfield
#60 of 67
public schools
In district
#56 of 61
Springfield
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Sumner Avenue
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About Sumner Avenue
Sumner Avenue is a public elementary school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield. Sumner Avenue serves approximately 488 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Sumner Avenue has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,500 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Sumner Avenue show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 6.5
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Sumner Avenue were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sumner Avenue — Students at Sumner Avenue score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.7/10.
How Sumner Avenue Compares
See how Sumner Avenue performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
45 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sumner Avenue may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Elias Brookings (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kensington International School (rated 6.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Milton Bradley School (rated 6.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Springfield, see our Springfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,851
Median Home Value
$219,500
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
Population
27,409
College Educated
21.2%
Homeownership
47.3%
Avg Commute
20.1 min
Poverty Rate
31.5%
Median Age
34
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| Barbieri Elementary Framingham, MA | 4.5 |
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| Elizabeth Pole Taunton, MA | 4.5 |
| Glenwood Elementary School Rutland, MA | 4.5 |
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| Jacob Hiatt Magnet Worcester, MA | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sumner Avenue
What grades does Sumner Avenue serve?
Sumner Avenue serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sumner Avenue?
Sumner Avenue has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Avenue is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sumner Avenue rank in MA?
Sumner Avenue ranks #1,500 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Sumner Avenue's MySchoolScout rating?
Sumner Avenue has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sumner Avenue?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumner Avenue has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sumner Avenue a charter school?
No, Sumner Avenue is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sumner Avenue a Title I school?
No, Sumner Avenue is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7430
Resources & Links
District
Springfield- District Enrollment
- 23,693
- Schools in District
- 66
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,900
- District Rank
- #56 of 61
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