Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sterling Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sterling Elementary School's student population of 184 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sterling Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sterling Elementary School often compared to?
Sterling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Surline Elementary School, Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
184 students attend Sterling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sterling Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sterling Elementary School offer ?
Sterling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterling Elementary School part of?
Sterling Elementary School is part of Standish-Sterling Community Schools School District.
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