Best Schools in Sterling Center, MN
Sterling Center, MN has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,943 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Sterling Center greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sterling Center, MN
The top high schools in Sterling Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maple River Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 495 Students
2. Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students
3. Blue Earth Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 418 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sterling Center, MN
The top middle schools in Sterling Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Earth Area Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 140 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sterling Center, MN
The top elementary schools in Sterling Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
2. Maple River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
3. Blue Earth Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sterling Center, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sterling Center, MN has a total population of 305 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sterling Center, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sterling Center, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sterling Center, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sterling Center, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sterling Center, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sterling Center, MN
How many schools are in Sterling Center, MN?
Sterling Center, MN has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,943 students in total.
How do schools in Sterling Center perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Sterling Center score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Sterling Center greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sterling Center?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 57%
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