Sterling School District
School District · Sterling, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Sterling?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sterling as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sterling Grade School
Sterling · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sterling Junior High/senior High
Sterling · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#3 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.5
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,437
$817 vs Kansas median
District size
511 students
Typical than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Sterling
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling Grade School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sterling Junior High/senior High | 8.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.9/10, 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 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Sterling students show an average math proficiency of 62.2% and ELA proficiency of 60.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Sterling with test data.
Schools in Sterling
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 8.9/10. 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 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Sterling?
Across schools in Sterling with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.6%. 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
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.6%
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Compare Sterling with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Kansas City (43)
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- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
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- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
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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