Sterling City ISD School District
School District · Sterling City, Texas
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$17,402
+$4,434 vs Texas median
District size
360 students
Smaller than Texas median
STAAR proficiency rose +0.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sterling City ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sterling City ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling City School | 8.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sterling City ISD
Sterling City ISD is a Sterling City, Texas school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 360 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. District-level spending was $17,402 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.9/10, Sterling City ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sterling City School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Sterling City ISD students show an average math proficiency of 66.9% and ELA proficiency of 66.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sterling City ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sterling City ISD with test data.
Schools in Sterling City ISD
5 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Sterling City
- Total Enrollment
- 360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- District spending per student
- $17,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sterling City ISD?
Sterling City ISD has 5 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sterling City ISD?
The average composite rating for Sterling City ISD is 8.9/10. 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 City ISD?
Sterling City ISD's district-level spending was $17,402 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 City ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sterling City ISD is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sterling City ISD?
Sterling City School is the highest-rated school in Sterling City ISD with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Sterling City ISD?
Across schools in Sterling City ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sterling City ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Sterling City ISD has an average school rating of 8.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 66.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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