At a glance
Reported students
676
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
Sterling Junior High School: 676 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
19.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. 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
- 720
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Sterling Junior High School
Sterling Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–09 in East Wenatchee. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Eastmont School District. NCES reports 676 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (45.6%). English learners represent 9.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. 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 Sterling Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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 2.16 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.16
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.6%
- Hispanic49%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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 Eastmont School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eastmont Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–09
687 reported students
Cascade Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
568 reported students
Grant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
534 reported students
Kenroy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
530 reported students
Lee Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
522 reported students
Clovis Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
511 reported students
Public schools near Sterling Junior High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Academy Elementary · Eastmont School District | KG–06 | 10 | under 0.1 mi |
| Eastmont Junior High Middle · Eastmont School District | 07–09 | 687 | 0.3 mi |
| Pinnacles Prep Charter School Middle · Charter · Pinnacles Prep Charter School | 06–10 | 234 | 1.8 mi |
| Pioneer Middle School Middle · Wenatchee School District | 06–08 | 488 | 2.4 mi |
| Orchard Middle School Middle · Wenatchee School District | 06–08 | 395 | 2.7 mi |
| Foothills Middle School Middle · Wenatchee School District | 06–08 | 567 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sterling Junior High School
What grades does Sterling Junior High School serve?
Sterling Junior High School reports grades 07–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Eastmont School District.
How many students attend Sterling Junior High School?
Sterling Junior High School reported 676 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 720 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sterling Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 676 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sterling Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sterling Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Eastmont School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sterling Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sterling Junior High School in?
Sterling Junior High School is part of Eastmont School District, based in East Wenatchee, WA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sterling Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eastmont Academy (under 0.1 mi), Eastmont Junior High (0.3 mi), Pinnacles Prep Charter School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.