Very Good
#335 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 33% in state
Sterling School
Elementary School · Tooele District
251 N. 1st St., Tooele, UT 84074
Enrollment
847
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
847
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Utah schools
#335 of 1,015
In Tooele
#1 of 13
public schools
In district
#3 of 24
Tooele District
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Sterling School
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About Sterling School
Sterling School is a public elementary school in Tooele, UT, part of Tooele District. Sterling School serves approximately 847 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sterling School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 1,015 schools in UT.
Structured state assessment records for Sterling School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 5.1
- UT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Sterling School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
35% of students at Sterling School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sterling School — Students at Sterling School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
47.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores UT RISE (2024-25)
Based on 15 test records from UT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Sterling School Compares
See how Sterling School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
251 N. 1st St., Tooele, UT 84074
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sterling School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bonneville Academy (rated 7.4/10, 7.9 miles away, in nearby Stansbury Park), with a very similar rating. Another option is Old Mill School (rated 6.8/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Stansbury Park), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Middle Canyon School (rated 6.7/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Tooele, see our Tooele schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MARGUERITE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tooele | 0.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Middle Canyon School Tooele | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Scholar Academy Tooele | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Tooele High Tooele | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Tooele Jr High Tooele | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| West School Tooele | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Northlake School Tooele | 1.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Copper Canyon School Tooele | 2.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Blue Peak High Tooele | 2.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Digital Education Center Tooele | 2.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Settlement Canyon School Tooele | 2.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Overlake School Tooele | 2.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High Tooele | 3.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Excelsior Academy Erda | 5.1 mi | 5.8 |
| ALPINE ACADEMY - MOUNTAIN VIEW CAMPUS Erda | 5.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Rose Springs School Stansbury Park | 6.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Stansbury High Stansbury Park | 6.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Stansbury Park School Stansbury Park | 7.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Bonneville Academy Stansbury Park | 7.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Old Mill School Stansbury Park | 8.5 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 84074 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,313
Median Home Value
$383,300
Median Rent
$1,197/mo
Population
57,470
College Educated
23.9%
Homeownership
83.3%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
32.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Desert Canyons Elementary St. George, UT | 7.2 |
| Jefferson Academy Kaysville, UT | 7.2 |
| Lindon School Lindon, UT | 7.2 |
| Little Valley School St. George, UT | 7.2 |
| Meadow Brook School Springville, UT | 7.2 |
| Neil Armstrong Academy West Valley, UT | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sterling School
What grades does Sterling School serve?
Sterling School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sterling School?
Sterling School has an enrollment of approximately 847 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sterling School rank in UT?
Sterling School ranks #335 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Sterling School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sterling School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sterling School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Sterling School a charter school?
No, Sterling School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sterling School a Title I school?
No, Sterling School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sterling School?
47.7% of students at Sterling 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 847
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tooele County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (435) 833-1961
Resources & Links
District
Tooele District- District Enrollment
- 16,087
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $8,733
- District Rank
- #3 of 24
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