Serving 44 students in grades 6-8, Sterling Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Sterling Middle School?
44 students attend Sterling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sterling Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterling Middle School?
Sterling Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sterling Middle School offer ?
Sterling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sterling Middle School part of?
Sterling Middle School is part of Sterling Public Schools.
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