Sterling School District
School District · Sterling, Connecticut
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Sterling School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sterling School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sterling Community School
Sterling · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$23,667
$1,338 vs Connecticut median
District size
328 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
Top-Rated Schools in Sterling School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling Community School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sterling School District
Sterling School District is a Sterling, Connecticut school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 328 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. District-level spending was $23,667 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.9/10, Sterling School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sterling Community School, which has a composite score of 3.9/10.
In standardized testing, Sterling School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Sterling School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sterling School District with test data.
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Sterling
- Total Enrollment
- 328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- District spending per student
- $23,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sterling School District?
Sterling School District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sterling School District?
The average composite rating for Sterling School District is 3.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Sterling School District?
Sterling School District's district-level spending was $23,667 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sterling School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sterling School District is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sterling School District?
Sterling Community School is the highest-rated school in Sterling School District with a composite score of 3.9/10.
What are the test scores in Sterling School District?
Across schools in Sterling School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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