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7.3 avg / 10

Sterling School District

School District · Sterling, Kansas

Students: 511
Teachers (FTE): 38

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,437

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#57 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,437

$817 vs Kansas median

District size

511 students

Typical than Kansas median

About Sterling

Sterling is a Sterling, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 511 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $14,437 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Sterling is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sterling Grade School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Sterling students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Sterling, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.0%
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ELA Proficiency 46.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sterling with test data.

Schools in Sterling

2 schools

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Sterling
Total Enrollment
511
Teachers (FTE)
38
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sterling?

Sterling has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sterling?

The average composite rating for Sterling is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sterling?

Sterling spends $14,437 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sterling?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sterling is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sterling?

Sterling Grade School is the highest-rated school in Sterling with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Sterling?

Across schools in Sterling with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
52.0%
ELA Proficiency
46.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas 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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