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#1453 of 2,228 schools in WA
Sterling Junior High School
Middle School · Eastmont School District · East Wenatchee, WA
An Eastmont School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 N James Ave, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
- Math 31% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sterling Junior High School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 41% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 10 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sterling Junior High 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,235/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Wenatchee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,228
Median home value
$431,900
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–9 | 0.3 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Pinnacles Prep Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 6–9 | 1.8 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Chelan County Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| The River AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 271 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eastmont School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sterling Junior High School is listed in Eastmont School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sterling Junior High School
Sterling Junior High School is a public middle school in East Wenatchee, WA, part of Eastmont School District, serving approximately 704 students in grades 7th-9th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,453 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sterling Junior High School
What grades does Sterling Junior High School serve?
Sterling Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Sterling Junior High School?
Sterling Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Junior High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sterling Junior High School rank in WA?
Sterling Junior High School ranks #1,453 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sterling Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sterling Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sterling Junior High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Sterling Junior High School a charter school?
No, Sterling Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sterling Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Sterling Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sterling Junior High School?
62.8% of students at Sterling Junior High 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.9%
- Phone
- (509) 884-7115
- Area population (ZIP 98802)
- 32,170
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98802; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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