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Sterling Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Peoria, Illinois · Peoria SD 150
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students374
Student:Teacher15.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch89%
Title INo
Sterling
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
374
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
89%+35.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Sterling Middle School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Peoria, Illinois. The school enrolls 374 students. It is part of the Peoria SD 150 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictPeoria SD 150
County17143
CityPeoria
ZIP61604
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173123005325

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment374
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino6.9%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian71.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races6.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
1.2%
Asian
71.7%
Two+
6.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %89%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)