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Sterling Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 950 students

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Posted March 9, 2012

Sterling Middle is a fabulous school. I have had 2 children go through this school. They both did very well. The principal really cares about the community, the students and the staff. There is a welcoming feeling every time the door opens. The front office staff are friendly and helpful. SMS was awarded the SCHOOL TO WATCH AWARD ..only 300 middle schools in the country get awarded this award. All the testing scores have gone up over the last 3 years. Standards have been met . There are not any gangs in this school either. Great School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2011

My son has attended Sterling Middle for the past year (7th grade) and he loves it. I really would like to move closer to work, but he won't let me if it means switching schools. I also like the school; when I moved to Sterling I felt like the teachers were very interested in my son's progress, however I don't really feel like they maintained that momentum through out the school year. I believe my son was bored in the classes and the teachers, knowing this, didn't do much to challenge him. He will be in AP classes next year, so I do hope that would change. Parents' involvement is high and teachers are pleasant.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2009

To be honest nobody know what really does on at this school. No body care and either do the the drugged up students. harts the plain simple truth.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 26, 2008

Teachers are very dedicated to the success of the students. Many afterschool activities are offered from sports programs, musical groups, STEP team, Latin Dance Club, homework club and tutoring opportunities. Great diversity!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2005

This school provides a decent amount of extracurricular activities such as musicals, running club, science club, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

304 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
78%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
37%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

282 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

271 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

268 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
80%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

267 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students81%
Female students86%
Male students77%
Black students76%
Asian students95%
Hispanic74%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students71%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant81%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students60%
Female students61%
Male students59%
Black students67%
Asian students71%
Hispanic48%
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficient students46%
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students77%
Female students85%
Male students70%
Black students79%
Asian students86%
Hispanic69%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students67%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant77%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students43%
Female students39%
Male students46%
Black students40%
Asian students72%
Hispanic30%
White students55%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficient students29%
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students82%
Female students84%
Male students81%
Black students92%
Asian students95%
Hispanic72%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students68%
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant82%

English: Writing

All Students81%
Female students83%
Male students79%
Black students78%
Asian students90%
Hispanic72%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students56%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant81%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students11%
Female students8%
Male students14%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic9%
White students18%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities4%
Limited English proficient students3%
Proficient in English16%
Not migrant11%

Science

All Students87%
Female students85%
Male students89%
Black students92%
Asian students88%
Hispanic79%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient students65%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Accredited with Warning".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Accredited with Warning".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

225 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students75%
Female students78%
Male students72%
Black students70%
Asian students91%
Hispanic60%
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students59%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 44% 9%
White 32% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 6%
Black 10% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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201 W Holly Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
Phone: (571) 434-4520

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