Serving 83 students in grades 7-8, Sterling Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Sterling Junior High School?
83 students attend Sterling Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sterling Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterling Junior High School?
Sterling Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sterling Junior High School offer ?
Sterling Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sterling Junior High School part of?
Sterling Junior High School is part of Sterling School District.
