D−
Sterling Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
2315 N Sterling Ave, Peoria, IL 61604 · (309) 672-6557 · Part of Peoria School District 150
Students
374
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
89%
Setting
City
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Sterling Middle School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 12.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency0.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts4%
State average 30.7%
Location
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2315 N Sterling Ave, Peoria
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5105
Grade 688
Grade 787
Grade 894
Enrollment over time
427’20
435’21
385’22
350’23
374’24
Down 12.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 74%Two or more races 11%White 8%Hispanic 6%Asian <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.