Serving 372 students in grades 6-12, Standish-sterling Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)47%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
White
97%
63%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Standish-sterling Middle School?
372 students attend Standish-sterling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Standish-sterling Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Standish-sterling Middle School?
Standish-sterling Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Standish-sterling Middle School offer ?
Standish-sterling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Standish-sterling Middle School part of?
Standish-sterling Middle School is part of Standish-Sterling Community Schools.
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