Sterling Public Schools School District
School District · Sterling, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#187 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,973
$1,391 vs Nebraska median
District size
224 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Sterling Public Schools
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 High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Sterling Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sterling Public Schools
Sterling Public Schools is a Sterling, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 224 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. District-level spending was $15,973 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Sterling Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sterling High School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Sterling Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 70.3% and ELA proficiency of 64.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sterling Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sterling Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Sterling Public Schools
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Sterling
- Total Enrollment
- 224
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- District spending per student
- $15,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sterling Public Schools?
Sterling Public Schools 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 Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Sterling Public Schools is 5.7/10. 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 Public Schools?
Sterling Public Schools's district-level spending was $15,973 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 Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sterling Public Schools is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sterling Public Schools?
Sterling High School is the highest-rated school in Sterling Public Schools with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Sterling Public Schools?
Across schools in Sterling Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.0%. 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska 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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