Serving 410 students in grades 6-8, Sterlington Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterlington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sterlington Middle School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sterlington Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterlington Middle School is 0.43, 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
#140 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
20%
42%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterlington Middle School's ranking?
Sterlington Middle School is ranked #140 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sterlington Middle School often compared to?
Sterlington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterlington Elementary School, Ouachita Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Sterlington Middle School?
410 students attend Sterlington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sterlington Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterlington Middle School?
Sterlington Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sterlington Middle School offer ?
Sterlington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sterlington Middle School part of?
Sterlington Middle School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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