Sterling School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 474 students in Sterling School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Sterling School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Sterling School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
11 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
440 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
34
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,734 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,141 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Sterling School District?
Sterling School District manages 2 public schools serving 474 students.
What is the rank of Sterling School District?
Sterling School District is ranked #19 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling School District?
93% of Sterling School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sterling School District?
Sterling School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Sterling School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,141 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 474 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
