Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sterling Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Sterling Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling Community School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sterling Community School is ranked #664 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Sterling Community School?
319 students attend Sterling Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sterling Community School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling Community School?
Sterling Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sterling Community School offer ?
Sterling Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterling Community School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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