Is Sterlington Middle School a good school?

Sterlington Middle School ranks 73 rd of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sterlington Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Sterlington Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sterlington Middle School?

Students at Sterlington Middle School are 72% White, 21% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Sterlington Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sterlington Middle School usually go on to attend Sterlington High School

Sterlington Middle School

Summary:

Sterlington Middle School is a public middle school in Sterlington, Louisiana, serving 423 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ouachita Parish School District, which is ranked 44 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Sterlington Middle School consistently outperforms the Ouachita Parish and Louisiana state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77% of Sterlington Middle School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 63% for Ouachita Parish and 59% for Louisiana. In ELA, Sterlington Middle School had 81% proficiency, compared to 71% for Ouachita Parish and 69% for Louisiana. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Louisiana middle schools over the past decade, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sterlington Middle School is a high-performing school, it has a predominantly white student population (72.1%), which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 25.25% in 2020-2021 to 47.75% in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools in the Ouachita Parish district, such as Richwood Junior High School and Riser Middle School, Sterlington Middle School consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public 6-8

206 High Avenue
Sterlington, LA 71280

(318) 432-2100

District: Ouachita Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,710

Students who attend Sterlington Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sterlington High School

Feeder schools for Sterlington Middle School:

Elementary:

Sterlington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

African American:

20.6%

Asian:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sterlington Middle School ranks better than 83.7% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Ouachita Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.1%), African American (20.6%), Asian (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sterlington Middle School is 17.5. 6 middle schools in the Ouachita Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sterlington Middle School is $12,710. 5 middle schools in the Ouachita Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sterlington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sterlington Middle School 73^rd of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Sterlington Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Ouachita Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita Parish 44^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sterlington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2014	83.94	49^th	470	89.6%
2015	75.13	100^th	482	79.3%
2016	75.37	98^th	435	77.5%
2017	70.83	122^nd	437	72.1%
2018	66.37	120^th	411	70.8%
2019	78.61	94^th	449	79.1%
2021	83.42	63^rd	459	86.3%
2022	79.19	80^th	460	82.6%
2023	79.92	75^th	465	83.9%
2024	81.27	73^rd	449	83.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sterlington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	57.93	60^th	202	70.3%
2021	78.42	21^st	210	90.0%
2022	76.90	25^th	206	87.9%
2023	58.99	59^th	206	71.4%
2024	66.07	45^th	175	74.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sterlington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	56.63	176^th	403	56.3%
2019	56.91	186^th	430	56.7%
2021	69.69	119^th	455	73.8%
2022	52.59	213^th	458	53.5%
2023	64.62	143^rd	459	68.8%
2024	68.02	127^th	444	71.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Sterlington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	78.61	88^th	418	78.9%
2021	78.03	85^th	441	80.7%
2022	76.26	91^st	441	79.4%
2023	77.12	86^th	444	80.6%
2024	80.71	67^th	415	83.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sterlington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.15	78^th	170	54.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Sterlington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	73.92	103^rd	418	75.4%
2021	85.98	48^th	442	89.1%
2022	78.63	72^nd	442	83.7%
2023	80.86	69^th	443	84.4%
2024	82.08	59^th	426	86.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Sterlington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	68.13	74^th	313	76.4%
2019	61.78	111^th	338	67.2%
2021	71.81	63^rd	352	82.1%
2022	55.82	137^th	360	61.9%
2023	53.71	143^rd	360	60.3%
2024	56.74	130^th	333	61.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sterlington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	69.58	96^th	338	71.6%
2019	72.22	91^st	350	74.0%
2021	78.02	63^rd	358	82.4%
2022	74.98	68^th	362	81.2%
2023	75.29	68^th	352	80.7%
2024	73.00	75^th	320	76.6%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Sterlington Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	234	29	5	6	1	0	0	275
2013	255	42	8	8	1	0	0	314
2014	281	45	8	10	0	0	0	344
2015	253	54	6	8	0	0	3	324
2016	260	55	7	5	0	0	2	329
2017	256	66	13	8	0	0	2	345
2018	275	66	14	9	1	0	1	366
2019	293	75	11	14	1	1	1	396
2020	298	67	13	13	4	1	2	398
2021	309	68	11	9	3	0	4	404
2022	301	80	12	10	2	0	5	410
2023	305	87	13	6	2	0	10	423

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sterlington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	275	18.9	14.5	33.8
2013	314	20.0	15.7	15.6
2014	344	20.0	17.2	31.4
2015	324	24.0	13.5	34.3
2016	329	25.0	13.1	33.4
2017	345	19.6	17.5	33.6
2018	366	21.5	17.0	31.4
2019	396	19.0	20.8	36.9
2020	398	23.0	17.3	35.2
2021	404	22.0	18.3	25.2
2022	410	21.1	19.4	25.1
2023	423	24.0	17.5	47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sterlington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	275	18.9	14.5	33.8
2013	314	20.0	15.7	15.6
2014	344	20.0	17.2	31.4
2015	324	24.0	13.5	34.3
2016	329	25.0	13.1	33.4
2017	345	19.6	17.5	33.6
2018	366	21.5	17.0	31.4
2019	396	19.0	20.8	36.9
2020	398	23.0	17.3	35.2
2021	404	22.0	18.3	25.2
2022	410	21.1	19.4	25.1
2023	423	24.0	17.5	47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sterlington Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,083
2018	$10,981
2019	$10,846
2020	$11,288
2021	$11,517
2022	$12,710

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sterlington Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 94^th of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 75^th of 465 Middle schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Sterlington Middle School)	81	70	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)	67	59	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	57	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sterlington Middle School)	83	80	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)	73	72	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	67	68	1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Sterlington Middle School)	69	50	19%
6th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)	50	46	4%
6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	42	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sterlington Middle School)	77	77
7th Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)	64	60	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	58	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sterlington Middle School)	85	82	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)	78	73	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	67	5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Sterlington Middle School)	75	73	2%
7th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)	59	58	1%
7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	55	52	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sterlington Middle School)	68	70	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)	60	54	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sterlington Middle School)	79	82	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)	79	76	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sterlington Middle School)	68	72	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)	66	64	2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	396	423	6.8%
African American	75	87	16%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	11	13	18.2%
Hispanic	14	6	57.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	293	305	4.1%
Two or More Races	1	10	900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.9%	47.8%	10.9%

Schools Near Sterlington Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	Total
Sterlington Middle School	Public	6-8	206 High Avenue	Sterlington	71280	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 432-2100	423	24	17.5	47.8%	305 (72.1%)	87 (20.6%)	6 (1.4%)	13 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	81.3	73^rd of 449 public middle schools	83.7%		79.9	75^th of 465 public middle schools	83.9%	2	80.0	75.0	76.0	77.0		79.0	82.0	81.0		$12,710
East Ouachita Middle School	Public	6-8	859 Swartz Fairbanks	Monroe	71203	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 432-2150	540	34	16.0	69.3%	212 (39.3%)	296 (54.8%)	13 (2.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	54.4	212^th of 449 public middle schools	52.8%		56.6	202^nd of 465 public middle schools	56.6%	10	52.0	51.0	56.0	53.0	77.0	71.0	73.0	74.0		$12,371
Good Hope Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Good Hope Road	West Monroe	71291	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 396-9693	602	34	17.9	53.0%	440 (73.1%)	119 (19.8%)	19 (3.2%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	84.3	55^th of 449 public middle schools	87.8%		82.3	63^rd of 465 public middle schools	86.5%	8	79.0	82.0	66.0	76.0	83.0	87.0	87.0	85.0		$12,259
Neville Junior High School	Public	7-8	1600 North 19th Street	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 323-1143	480	32	15.2	58.5%	134 (27.9%)	309 (64.4%)	7 (1.5%)	21 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	54.2	214^th of 449 public middle schools	52.3%		61.4	177^th of 465 public middle schools	61.9%	37		68.0	42.0	57.0		76.0	67.0	71.0	95.0	$13,504
Ouachita Junior High School	Public	6-8	5500 Blanks Street	Monroe	71203	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 432-2200	422	24	17.3	80.3%	14 (3.3%)	387 (91.7%)	7 (1.7%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	26.2	341^st of 449 public middle schools	24.1%		23.3	368^th of 465 public middle schools	20.9%	27	47.0	40.0	39.0	42.0	63.0	54.0	52.0	57.0	100.0	$14,403
Carroll Junior High School	Public	7-8	2945 Renwick Street	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 322-1683	335	20	16.5	87.5%	3 (0.9%)	327 (97.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5.7	429^th of 449 public middle schools	4.5%		6.3	442^nd of 465 public middle schools	4.9%	13		30.0	13.0	24.0		41.0	42.0	43.0	90.0	$17,168
Martin Luther King Junior High School	Public	7-8	1709 Parkview Drive	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 387-1825	353	23	15.4	85.8%	3 (0.8%)	347 (98.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22.2	368^th of 449 public middle schools	18.0%		23.2	369^th of 465 public middle schools	20.6%	1		41.0	37.0	39.0		56.0	54.0	55.0	93.0	$18,831
West Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	6977 Cypress Street	West Monroe	71291	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 397-8444	635	38	16.7	46.8%	513 (80.8%)	49 (7.7%)	44 (6.9%)	22 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	88	41^st of 449 public middle schools	90.9%		90.9	27^th of 465 public middle schools	94.2%	14	79.0	80.0		78.0	89.0	91.0	90.0	91.0		$12,646
Riser Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Price Drive	West Monroe	71292	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 387-0567	469	27	17.1	82.5%	142 (30.3%)	224 (47.8%)	79 (16.8%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.1%)	18.9	379^th of 449 public middle schools	15.6%		29.5	342^nd of 465 public middle schools	26.5%	37	38.0	50.0	29.0	38.0	46.0	58.0	44.0	48.0	100.0	$14,266
Richwood Junior High School	Public	6-8	5901 Highway 165 S	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 432-2000	378	23	16.1	93.4%	7 (1.9%)	365 (96.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	15.9	391^st of 449 public middle schools	12.9%		11.9	411^th of 465 public middle schools	11.6%	20	39.0	31.0	39.0	37.0	51.0	49.0	42.0	47.0		$16,184

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