Needs Improvement
#893 of 990 schools in CT
Sterling Community School
Elementary School · Sterling School District · Sterling, CT
An elementary school in Sterling, CT where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
251 Sterling Rd., Sterling, CT 06377
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sterling Community School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sterling Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,120
Median home value
$256,600
Median rent
$1,565/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moosup Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–3 | 2.4 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Shepard Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–3 | 4.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sterling School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sterling Community School is listed in Sterling School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sterling Community School
Sterling Community School is a public elementary school in Sterling, CT, part of Sterling School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #893 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sterling Community School
What grades does Sterling Community School serve?
Sterling Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sterling Community School?
Sterling Community School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Community School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sterling Community School rank in CT?
Sterling Community School ranks #893 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sterling Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sterling Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sterling Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sterling Community School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sterling Community School a charter school?
No, Sterling Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sterling Community School a Title I school?
No, Sterling Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sterling Community School?
36.4% of students at Sterling Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 5
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (860) 564-2728
- Area population (ZIP 06377)
- 2,905
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06377; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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