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6.1 avg / 10

Sterling School District

School District · Sterling, Oklahoma

Students: 318
Teachers (FTE): 21

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,439

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

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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

7.2/10

Sterling · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Sterling ES

4.9/10

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

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Sterling ES

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. The district invests $12,439 per student annually.

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

Math Proficiency 42.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 54.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Sterling with test data.

Schools in Sterling

2 schools
Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1

District Details

City
Sterling
Total Enrollment
318
Teachers (FTE)
21
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 6.1/10. 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 $12,439 per student per year.

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%

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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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