What grades does Jewel M. Sumner Middle School serve?

Jewel M. Sumner Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Kentwood area.

Where is Jewel M. Sumner Middle School located?

Jewel M. Sumner Middle School is a rural school in Kentwood, LA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewel M. Sumner Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jewel M. Sumner Middle School is 16.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Kentwood, LA?

Schools in Kentwood include Jewel M. Sumner Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Kentwood area.

LAMiddleTSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Jewel M. Sumner Middle School — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Kentwood, Louisiana|Tangipahoa Parish

Kentwood, LA 70444

School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

322

Student:Teacher

16.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

Tangipahoa Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

68.6%

Phone

(985)310-2152

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

27%

25th percentile in LA

Math Proficiency

17%

28th percentile in LA

Chronic Absenteeism

7.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

24 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3:1

Near average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

336

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

91% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,808

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,362

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,795

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 45%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.4%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

7.5%

Uninsured residents

16.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,669

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,388

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

996 (42%)

Other Health Impairment

315 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

280 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

206 (9%)

Autism

196 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

34 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

306

Current enrollment

Stable(-3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jewel M. Sumner Middle School

Jewel M. Sumner Middle School has a total enrollment of 322 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Kentwood, LA.