Sterling School (Closed 2021)

600 N. James Ave.
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 951 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Sterling School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Sterling School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
951 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#881 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
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(18-19)
50%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sterling School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
63%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sterling School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
43%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
51%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sterling School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sterling School's ranking?
Sterling School is ranked #881 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Sterling School?
951 students attend Sterling School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sterling School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling School?
Sterling School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sterling School offer ?
Sterling School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Sterling School part of?
Sterling School is part of Eastmont School District.

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