Serving 141 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sterling City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
55%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Sterling City Elementary School?
141 students attend Sterling City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sterling City Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling City Elementary School?
Sterling City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterling City Elementary School offer ?
Sterling City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sterling City Elementary School part of?
Sterling City Elementary School is part of Sterling City Independent School District.
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