Sterling Junior High School (Closed 2014)
Sterling Junior High School served 83 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 77%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Sterling Junior High School?
83 students attend Sterling Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sterling Junior High School students are White, 3% 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 Junior High School?
Sterling Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sterling Junior High School offer ?
Sterling Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sterling Junior High School part of?
Sterling Junior High School is part of Sterling School District.
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