Very Good
#521 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 29% in state
Sumner Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston
15 Basile Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
Enrollment
580
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
580
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#521 of 1,793
In Roslindale
#5 of 7
public schools
In district
#30 of 109
Boston
School environment
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Sumner Elementary School
Elementary School in Roslindale · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sumner Elementary School
Sumner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roslindale, MA, part of Boston. Sumner Elementary School serves approximately 580 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Sumner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Sumner Elementary School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Sumner Elementary School — Students at Sumner Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 88 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: 7.5/10.
How Sumner Elementary School Compares
See how Sumner Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
15 Basile Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sumner Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Manning Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Jamaica Plain), which scores notably higher. Another option is Philbrick Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mozart Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Roslindale, see our Roslindale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Charter School Roslindale | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Philbrick Elementary School Roslindale | 0.5 mi | 9.5 |
| SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY Roslindale | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Conley Elementary School Roslindale | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Bates Elementary School Roslindale | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot Jamaica Plain | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Mozart Elementary School Roslindale | 0.8 mi | 9.4 |
| PALLOTTA DAY SCHOOL Jamaica Plain | 1.1 mi | — |
| Haley Pilot School Roslindale | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Manning Elementary School Jamaica Plain | 1.3 mi | 9.6 |
| BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOSTON Boston | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| HOLY NAME PARISH SCHOOL West Roxbury | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Another Course To College Hyde Park | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| APPLE ORCHARD SCHOOL Brookline | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Margarita Muniz Academy Boston | 1.6 mi | 3.7 |
| New Mission High School Hyde Park | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Boston Community Leadership Academy Hyde Park | 1.7 mi | 3.8 |
| Mattahunt Elementary School Mattapan | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| English High School Jamaica Plain | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| BOSTON TRINITY ACADEMY Boston | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02131 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$109,237
Median Home Value
$634,200
Median Rent
$1,999/mo
Population
31,564
College Educated
51.9%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
33.4 min
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Median Age
38.1
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|---|---|
| Annie L Sargent School North Andover, MA | 7.3 |
| Bowen Newton Centre, MA | 7.3 |
| Fisher Walpole, MA | 7.3 |
| Golden Hill Haverhill, MA | 7.3 |
| Grace Farrar Cole Norwell, MA | 7.3 |
| Hill-Roberts Elementary School Attleboro, MA | 7.3 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #30 of 109
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