Very Good
#256 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 20% in state
Sterlington Middle School
Middle School · Ouachita Parish · Sterlington, LA
An Ouachita Parish middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
206 High Avenue, Sterlington, LA 71280
- Math 61% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sterlington Middle School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sterlington Middle 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,661/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,768
Median home value
$260,000
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Ouachita Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 449 | Compare → |
| Good Hope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 587 | Compare → |
| Ouachita Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 360 | Compare → |
| West Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 700 | 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.
Ouachita Parish
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #3 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sterlington Middle School is listed in Ouachita Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sterlington Middle School
Sterlington Middle School is a public middle school in Sterlington, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 422 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sterlington Middle School
What grades does Sterlington Middle School serve?
Sterlington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sterlington Middle School?
Sterlington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterlington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterlington Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sterlington Middle School rank in LA?
Sterlington Middle School ranks #256 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Sterlington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sterlington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sterlington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sterlington Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Sterlington Middle School a charter school?
No, Sterlington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sterlington Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sterlington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sterlington Middle School?
45.0% of students at Sterlington Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (318) 432-2100
- Area population (ZIP 71280)
- 4,999
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 71280; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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