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Sterling Middle School

Public | 5-7 | 663 students

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Posted March 31, 2012

Disappointed in the principal at Sterling which is too bad since the school is decent and has potential. The principal is unethical and shows favoritism towards his own kids. Get a new principal and you'll have a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

The material my child is learning at this school are amazing! The level of work is way beyond what I would have expected, and way beyond what I was learing at her age (in 6th grade). Excellent teachers are there, and the music program is something she's always wanted! The food is great too! Again, that's not something I remember from sixth grade! Rock On Sterling Intermediate School! You have our hearfelt gratitude!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2006

My child started 5th grade here-and my concern was that with overcrowding and her attending a Middle school she would be having academic and social problems with changes too early. I was proven wrong due to the teachers and Office staff really caring about each individual child along with making it a really fun school. My child loves the school and thrives in every way. The school may not have alot of funds and yet the organized and compassionate staff make it 100% better than fancy schools!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2006

Older school with great teachers and administrators. The class size is larger than I would like but typical for the area. For the most part the school has excellent teachers that challenge the students to excel. Good parent involvement.
—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.

About these ratings

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.
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
47%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

195 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
82%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students58%
Female55%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income40%
Not low income73%
Special education17%
Not special education62%
Limited English6%
Migrant19%

Reading

All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income65%
Not low income86%
Special education52%
Not special education79%
Limited English53%
Migrant44%

Science

All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income55%
Not low income80%
Special education13%
Not special education75%
Limited English29%
Migrant44%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students46%
Female45%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income33%
Not low income61%
Special education9%
Not special education50%
Limited English0%
Migrant15%

Reading

All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income61%
Not low income79%
Special education55%
Not special education71%
Limited English14%
Migrant25%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income43%
Not low income77%
Special education20%
Not special education65%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female82%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income69%
Not low income88%
Special education53%
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students83%
Female91%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income78%
Not low income87%
Special education60%
Not special education85%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Malen/a
Whiten/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 64%
Hispanic 2% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 9%
Black 0% 6%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A42%
Special education 8%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 4%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 83%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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600 North James Ave
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Phone: (509) 884-7115

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