Sterling School District
School District · Sterling, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
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 HS
Sterling · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sterling ES
Sterling · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#266 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,439
+$442 vs Oklahoma median
District size
318 students
Smaller than Oklahoma median
STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sterling schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 HS | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Sterling ES | 4.9 / 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, Oklahoma school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 318 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. District-level spending was $12,439 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Sterling demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sterling HS, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Sterling students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.5%.
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.
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Sterling
- Total Enrollment
- 318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- District spending per student
- $12,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.1/10. 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?
Sterling's district-level spending was $12,439 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?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sterling is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sterling?
Sterling HS is the highest-rated school in Sterling with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Sterling?
Across schools in Sterling with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.5%. 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Sterling with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma 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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