Sumner Middle School
Sumner, WA · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
46th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 88%▲ Improving
1508 Willow, Sumner, WA 98390
(253)891-5000NCES ID 530861001447Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Sumner Middle School 46th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 661 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 697 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.7% | 56.2% | ▼ 19.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 24.2% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 11.8% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 4.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $609K in zip 98390 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Sumner Middle School
- #44Lakeridge Middle SchoolSumner-Bonney Lake School District · 2.2 mi away44th of 381
ELA 75% ▲6 · Math 54% ▼5Compare - #87Kalles Junior HighPuyallup School District · 2.5 mi away87th of 381
ELA 61% ▼8 · Math 49% ▼10Compare - #153Ferrucci Jr HighPuyallup School District · 2.9 mi away153rd of 381
ELA 54% ▼15 · Math 37% ▼22Compare - #149Aylen Jr HighPuyallup School District · 3.6 mi away149th of 381
ELA 53% ▼16 · Math 38% ▼21Compare - #159Edgemont Jr HighPuyallup School District · 3.7 mi away159th of 381
ELA 51% ▼18 · Math 38% ▼21Compare - #70Mountain View Middle SchoolSumner-Bonney Lake School District · 4.3 mi away70th of 381
ELA 66% ▼3 · Math 51% ▼8Compare - #242Surprise Lake Middle SchoolFife School District · 5 mi away242nd of 381
ELA 41% ▼28 · Math 28% ▼31Compare - #41North Tapps Middle SchoolDieringer School District · 5.1 mi away41st of 381
ELA 74% ▲5 · Math 59% =Compare
What school district is Sumner Middle School in?
Sumner Middle School is part of the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district in Sumner, Washington.
Is Sumner Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sumner Middle School 46th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sumner Middle School?
White 56%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 5% (697 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sumner Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98390 is $609K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.