Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy

4320 W 5th Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy's student population of 201 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
201 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2940 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
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Black
100%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
40%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy's ranking?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy is ranked #2940 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy?
201 students attend Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy offer ?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy part of?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy located?
Sumner Elementary Math & Sci Comm Academy is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 20 other public schools located in Garfield Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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