Sterling Academy (Closed 2012)

Sterling Academy serves 28 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(10-11)
≥50%
84%
(10-11)
≥50%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
18%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Sterling Academy?
28 students attend Sterling Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sterling Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterling Academy?
Sterling Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sterling Academy offer ?
Sterling Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sterling Academy part of?
Sterling Academy is part of Sterling School District.

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