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Sterling Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1177 Pawnee Ave, Sterling, CO 80751 · (970) 522-1041 · Part of Valley School District RE-1
Students
397
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Sterling Middle School
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
On the path
Where Crook kids come from and go next.
PK–62 schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Sterling Middle SchoolYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency23%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 47%
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1177 Pawnee Ave, Sterling
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6138
Grade 7130
Grade 8129
Enrollment over time
431’20
406’21
399’22
371’23
397’24
Down 7.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 65%Hispanic 28%Two or more races 3%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.