Serving 422 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 was 50% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
21%
41%
White
72%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #183 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Sterlington Middle School?
422 students attend Sterlington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sterlington Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterlington Middle School offer ?
Sterlington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterlington Middle School part of?
Sterlington Middle School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
