At a glance
Reported students
418
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Sterlington Middle School: 418 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Sterlington Middle School
Sterlington Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Sterlington. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Ouachita Parish. NCES reports 418 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.1%) and Black (18.9%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sterlington Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.06 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.06
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.03
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.13
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.36
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.1%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black18.9%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ouachita Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Calhoun Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
423 reported students
Riser Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
410 reported students
Richwood Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
347 reported students
East Ouachita Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
498 reported students
Ouachita Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
312 reported students
Woodlawn Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
249 reported students
Public schools near Sterlington Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterlington High School High · Ouachita Parish | 09–12 | 513 | 0.2 mi |
| East Ouachita Middle School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 498 | 5.8 mi |
| Ouachita Junior High School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 312 | 8.8 mi |
| Neville Junior High School Middle · City of Monroe School District | 07–08 | 474 | 8.9 mi |
| Carroll Junior High School Middle · City of Monroe School District | 07–08 | 348 | 9.3 mi |
| Good Hope Middle School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 601 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sterlington Middle School
What grades does Sterlington Middle School serve?
Sterlington Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ouachita Parish.
How many students attend Sterlington Middle School?
Sterlington Middle School reported 418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 410 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sterlington Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 418 students and 28.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sterlington Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sterlington Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ouachita Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sterlington Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sterlington Middle School in?
Sterlington Middle School is part of Ouachita Parish, based in West Monroe, LA, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sterlington Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sterlington High School (0.2 mi), East Ouachita Middle School (5.8 mi), Ouachita Junior High School (8.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.