Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sterling Montessori Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterling Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sterling Montessori Academy's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sterling Montessori Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling Montessori Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
41%
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling Montessori Academy's ranking?
Sterling Montessori Academy is ranked #152 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sterling Montessori Academy often compared to?
Sterling Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Triangle Math And Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Sterling Montessori Academy?
618 students attend Sterling Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sterling Montessori Academy students are White, 41% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling Montessori Academy?
Sterling Montessori Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterling Montessori Academy offer ?
Sterling Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sterling Montessori Academy part of?
Sterling Montessori Academy is part of Sterling Montessori Academy School District.
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