Sterling City Independent School District is a public school district based in Sterling City, Texas, United States. In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sterling City School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sterling City High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 923.5 square miles in Sterling City, TX. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 25.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterling City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sterling City School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Preparing Today's Youth for Tomorrow's Challenges
School Rankings
Sterling City School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling City School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
50%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling City School's ranking?
Sterling City School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sterling City School?
The graduation rate of Sterling City School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Sterling City School?
335 students attend Sterling City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sterling City School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterling City School?
Sterling City School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterling City School offer ?
Sterling City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sterling City School part of?
Sterling City School is part of Sterling City Independent School District.
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