Serving 35 students in grades 6-12, The Sterling School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Sterling School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Sterling School's student population of 35 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Sterling School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
97%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Sterling School?
The graduation rate of The Sterling School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Sterling School?
35 students attend The Sterling School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of The Sterling School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Sterling School?
The Sterling School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Sterling School offer ?
The Sterling School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Sterling School part of?
The Sterling School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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