Joseph C. Sterling Elementary School
Tel:
(734)654-6846
- Joseph C. Sterling Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Joseph C. Sterling Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Joseph C. Sterling Elementary School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joseph C. Sterling Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joseph C. Sterling Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #637 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Airport Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Joseph C. Sterling Elementary School is Airport Middle College (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Airport Virtual Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Airport Virtual Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carleton Airport Middle College Grades: 9-12 | 10 students
0.2 miles
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734)654-4071 0.2 9-12 10 - Carleton Airport Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 766 students
0.2 miles
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734)654-6208 0.2 9-12 766 - Carleton Airport Virtual Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 81 students
0.3 miles
11270 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734)654-4027 0.3 K-12 81 - Carleton Wagar 5/6 Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 366 students
0.3 miles
11200 Grafton Road
Carleton, MI 48117
(734)654-4083 0.3 5-6 366 - Carleton Wagar 7/8 Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 368 students
0.3 miles
11200 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734)654-6205 0.3 7-8 368
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