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Sumner Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 576 students

 

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Posted September 3, 2007

I have two children at Sumner. They are doing fine academically (my daughter's ahead of those in her class), but I've been unsatisfied with how bullying is handled. They say they have a zero tolerance for bullying, but all that's ever been done is having a talk with the bullies. That just isn't good enough, in my opinion. Most of the teachers that I've met seem good, but my son (who's very well behaved) has had a couple teachers who just weren't patient enough to be dealing with young children and at times seemed clueless. Overall, not a bad school, but not the best either. We will be moving soon for better schools.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency82%
Proficient in English81%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female57%
Male44%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students51%
Limited English proficiency47%
Proficient in English51%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities69%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency64%
Proficient in English89%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students58%
Female67%
Male51%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracial86%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities19%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency27%
Proficient in English62%
Academically gifted90%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English81%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students60%
Female67%
Male55%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities9%
Non-disabled students68%
Limited English proficiency17%
Proficient in English67%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students88%
Female94%
Male84%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency83%
Proficient in English89%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 48% 26%
Hispanic 33% 13%
White 13% 53%
Two or more races 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Asian 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 81%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Thyais Maxwell
Associations
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Fax number
  • (336) 316-5880

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1915 Harris Dr
Greensboro, NC 27406
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