Serving 829 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sterling School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sterling School's student population of 829 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sterling School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#832 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
73%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling School's ranking?
Sterling School is ranked #832 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sterling School often compared to?
Sterling Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sterling School?
829 students attend Sterling School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sterling School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling School?
Sterling School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sterling School offer ?
Sterling School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sterling School part of?
Sterling School is part of Tooele School District.
School Reviews
5 5/25/2021
Best school ever. I was surprised by the scores because I get really good grades (straight a's)
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