Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Sterling Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Mount Sterling Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Sterling Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Mount Sterling Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Sterling Elementary School is ranked #543 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mount Sterling Elementary School?
495 students attend Mount Sterling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mount Sterling Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Sterling Elementary School?
Mount Sterling Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Sterling Elementary School offer ?
Mount Sterling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Sterling Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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