Very Good
#629 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 35% in state
North Sumner Elementary
Elementary School · Sumner County · Bethpage, TN
A Sumner County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1485 North Sumner RD, Bethpage, TN 37022
- Math 57% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Sumner Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where North Sumner Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low158/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,250
Median home value
$244,000
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Sumner County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 387 | Compare → |
| Gene W. Brown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | Not available | 389 | Compare → |
| Jack Anderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 852 | Compare → |
| Madison Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 547 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sumner County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #32 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Sumner Elementary is listed in Sumner County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Sumner Elementary
North Sumner Elementary is a public elementary school in Bethpage, TN, part of Sumner County, serving approximately 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Sumner Elementary
What grades does North Sumner Elementary serve?
North Sumner Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North Sumner Elementary?
North Sumner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Sumner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Sumner Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Sumner Elementary rank in TN?
North Sumner Elementary ranks #629 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is North Sumner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Sumner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 North Sumner Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Sumner Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Sumner Elementary a charter school?
No, North Sumner Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Sumner Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Sumner Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (615) 888-2281
- Area population (ZIP 37022)
- 6,036
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 37022; 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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