Serving 847 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sterling School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sterling School's student population of 847 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Sterling School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#824 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
68%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling School's ranking?
Sterling School is ranked #824 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sterling School often compared to?
Sterling Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Sterling School?
847 students attend Sterling School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sterling School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling School?
Sterling School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sterling School offer ?
Sterling School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sterling School part of?
Sterling School is part of Tooele School District.
School Reviews
5 5/25/2021
Best school ever. I was surprised by the scores because I get really good grades (straight a's)
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