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Challand Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1700 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 · (815) 626-3300 · Part of Sterling Community Unit District 5
Students
726
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
63%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Challand Middle School
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency15%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts19%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1700 6th Ave, Sterling
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6244
Grade 7245
Grade 8237
Enrollment over time
760’20
735’21
710’22
718’23
726’24
Down 4.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 55%Hispanic 36%Two or more races 6%Black 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.