Serving 951 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Sterling School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
951 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
27%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
47%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted21.1%
24.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA 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 50% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Sterling School?
951 students attend Sterling School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sterling School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterling School?
Sterling School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sterling School offer ?
Sterling School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterling School part of?
Sterling School is part of Eastmont School District.
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