Very Good
#521 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 29% in state
Sumner Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston · Roslindale, MA
A Boston elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15 Basile Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
- Math 26% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sumner Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 88 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sumner Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,237
Median home value
$634,200
Median rent
$1,999/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 2,208 | Compare → |
| Philbrick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Bates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #30 of 109
- District spending per student
- $37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sumner Elementary School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sumner Elementary School
Sumner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roslindale, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 580 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sumner Elementary School
What grades does Sumner Elementary School serve?
Sumner Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sumner Elementary School?
Sumner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sumner Elementary School rank in MA?
Sumner Elementary School ranks #521 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Sumner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sumner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumner Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sumner Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sumner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sumner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sumner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8131
- Area population (ZIP 02131)
- 31,564
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02131; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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