For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 359 students in Sterling City Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sterling City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
359 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sterling City Independent School District, which is ranked #274 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
44%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
52%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,657 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,070 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,657
$13,387
Spending / Student
$22,070
$14,116
Best Sterling City Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: K-7 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Gr: PK | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sterling City Independent School District?
Sterling City Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 359 students.
What is the rank of Sterling City Independent School District?
Sterling City Independent School District is ranked #274 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling City Independent School District?
52% of Sterling City Independent School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sterling City Independent School District?
Sterling City Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sterling City Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,070 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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