Summary:
The city of Sterling, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Sterling Elementary School and Sterling High School, both serving the Sterling school district. While the elementary school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past decade, the high school has had more fluctuating performance, ranking as high as 80th out of 431 Oklahoma high schools in 2023-2024 but then dropping to 247th out of 439 the following year.
Sterling Elementary School currently holds a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school outperforms the state average in 3rd and 7th grade ELA and 7th grade Math, but underperforms in 3rd grade Math and overall ELA/Math/Science. With a high free/reduced lunch rate of 66.97%, the school likely serves a relatively low-income student population that may require additional academic and social support.
Similarly, Sterling High School also holds a 3-star rating, suggesting average performance. The high school outperforms the state average in 11th grade ELA, but underperforms in 11th grade Math and Science. Interestingly, the high school spends over twice as much per student ($14,199) compared to the elementary school ($6,995), which could be due to factors like higher teacher salaries, more specialized coursework, or additional resources at the high school level.
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