Sterling City ISD School District

700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951-0786
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 335 students in Sterling City ISD 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 ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
335 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Sterling City ISD School District, which is ranked #362 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#359 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Sterling City ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sterling City ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sterling City ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Sterling City ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
694,244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
181 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
54%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
18
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
27
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,352 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,651 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Sterling City ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Sterling City ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,352
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Sterling City ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,651
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Sterling City ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sterling City ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling City School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Grades: 2-8
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Grades: 10
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Grades: PK
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sterling City ISD School District?
Sterling City ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 335 students.
What is the rank of Sterling City ISD School District?
Sterling City ISD School District is ranked #362 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling City ISD School District?
54% of Sterling City ISD School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sterling City ISD School District?
Sterling City ISD 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 ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,651 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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