Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sterling City School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterling City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sterling City School's student population of 340 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sterling City School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling City School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
53%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling City School's ranking?
Sterling City School is ranked #2786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sterling City School?
The graduation rate of Sterling City School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sterling City School?
340 students attend Sterling City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sterling City School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling City School?
Sterling City School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterling City School offer ?
Sterling City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sterling City School part of?
Sterling City School is part of Sterling City Independent School District.
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