Sterling 35 School District
School District · Sterling, North Dakota
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$27,684
+$11,148 vs North Dakota median
District size
21 students
Smaller than North Dakota median
About Sterling 35
Sterling 35 is a Sterling, North Dakota school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 21 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. District-level spending was $27,684 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
In standardized testing, Sterling 35 students show an average math proficiency of 46.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Sterling 35, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sterling 35 with test data.
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Sterling
- Total Enrollment
- 21
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- District spending per student
- $27,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sterling 35?
Sterling 35 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 35?
Academic rating data for Sterling 35 is currently being processed. Check back soon for the district's average rating.
What is the district spending per student in Sterling 35?
Sterling 35's district-level spending was $27,684 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 35?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sterling 35 is 7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sterling 35?
School ratings for Sterling 35 are still being calculated. Check back soon.
What are the test scores in Sterling 35?
Across schools in Sterling 35 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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Compare Sterling 35 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Bismarck 1 (29)
- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- North Border 100 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- Central Cass 17 (3)
- Edgeley 3 (3)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota 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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