Sterling Community School

Public PK, KG-8

 251 Sterling Rd.
       Sterling, CT  06377


(860) 564-2728

District: Sterling School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
353rd of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,946 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details Sterling Community School ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sterling Community School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sterling Community School is $18,946.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sterling Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sterling School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sterling School District 137th of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sterling Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sterling Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 52.11 359th 579 38.0%
2011 53.38 346th 565 38.8%
2012 50.72 366th 564 35.1%
2013 50.35 348th 557 37.5%
2015 36.23 376th 551 31.8%
2016 40.64 312th 518 39.8%
2017 30.79 362nd 519 30.3%
2018 20.40 422nd 532 20.7%
2019 20.47 407th 522 22.0%
2021 43.00 288th 538 46.5%
2023 23.09 353rd 491 28.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sterling Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.64 434th 455 4.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sterling Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.85 204th 445 54.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sterling Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.99 295th 296 0.3%
2019 2.76 294th 295 0.3%
2021 11.27 309th 327 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sterling Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sterling Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 43.89 182nd 268 32.1%
2011 62.36 139th 269 48.3%
2012 55.89 157th 272 42.3%
2013 62.81 138th 278 50.4%
2015 32.91 188th 280 32.9%
2016 33.64 151st 246 38.6%
2017 39.63 142nd 250 43.2%
2018 33.28 164th 249 34.1%
2019 27.43 173rd 259 33.2%
2021 41.14 147th 275 46.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sterling Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.23 111th 224 50.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sterling Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.18 151st 168 10.1%
2019 5.15 159th 166 4.2%
2021 16.92 152nd 175 13.1%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Open Quote Good school overall- very caring staff. Not happy with new grading system of 1-4 rather than A-F, but wonderful teachers and beautiful building. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sterling Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 485 3 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 503
2010 484 1 8 8 6 n/a n/a 0 507
2011 459 1 0 10 1 0 11 0 482
2012 449 2 2 16 2 0 18 0 489
2013 456 3 2 20 4 0 13 0 498
2014 435 3 4 16 4 0 17 0 479
2015 420 4 4 14 3 0 16 0 461
2016 398 3 4 20 5 0 17 0 447
2017 374 4 2 18 5 0 21 0 424
2018 328 3 3 21 5 0 20 0 380
2019 304 8 3 20 5 0 21 0 361
2020 296 7 2 28 5 0 22 0 360
2021 251 5 2 27 3 0 19 0 307
2022 260 6 1 34 2 0 26 0 329
2023 250 7 1 30 1 0 26 0 315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sterling Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 503 35.0 14.4 26.4
2010 507 36.0 14.0 31.6
2011 482 38.0 12.6 32
2012 489 39.5 12.3 32.1
2013 498 38.1 13.0 35.3
2014 479 37.6 12.7 35.5
2015 461 33.0 13.9 33
2016 447 36.0 12.4 34
2017 424 31.2 13.5 35.8
2018 380 28.7 13.2 31.8
2019 361 28.0 12.8 41.6
2020 360 32.0 11.2 42.5
2021 307 28.0 10.9 35.5
2022 329 22.7 14.4 35.9
2023 315 n/a n/a 41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sterling Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 503 35.0 14.4 26.4
2010 507 36.0 14.0 31.6
2011 482 38.0 12.6 32
2012 489 39.5 12.3 32.1
2013 498 38.1 13.0 35.3
2014 479 37.6 12.7 35.5
2015 461 33.0 13.9 33
2016 447 36.0 12.4 34
2017 424 31.2 13.5 35.8
2018 380 28.7 13.2 31.8
2019 361 28.0 12.8 41.6
2020 360 32.0 11.2 42.5
2021 307 28.0 10.9 35.5
2022 329 22.7 14.4 35.9
2023 315 n/a n/a 41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sterling Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,497
2019 $16,555
2020 $15,971
2021 $18,946

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sterling Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 407th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 353rd of 491 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sterling Community School)48.829.7
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sterling School District)48.829.7
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling Community School)30.860
 29.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling School District)30.860
 29.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sterling Community School)15.419.4
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sterling School District)15.419.4
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.538.8
 7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling Community School)43.924.2
 19.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling School District)43.923.5
 20.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling Community School)44.735
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling School District)44.734.1
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling Community School)54.228.3
 25.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling School District)54.228.3
 25.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.849.2
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students361315
 12.7%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2030
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White304250
 17.8%
Two or More Races2126
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%41%
 0.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended Sterling Community School.

Students at Sterling Community School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Sterling Community School ranks 353rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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