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Joseph C Sterling Elementary School

160 Fessner Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Joseph C Sterling Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Joseph C Sterling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School's student population of 320 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#199 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
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65-69%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph C Sterling Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Joseph C Sterling Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loren Eyler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Joseph C Sterling Elementary School?
320 students attend Joseph C Sterling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Joseph C Sterling Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph C Sterling Elementary School?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph C Sterling Elementary School offer ?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph C Sterling Elementary School part of?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is part of Airport Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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