Sterling Middle School

www.psd150.org

385 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Sterling Middle School, located at 2315 N Sterling Ave in Peoria, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Peoria Public Schools District 150. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to the unique needs of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Sterling Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help build community and school spirit. The faculty and staff are committed to working closely with families and the surrounding Peoria community to ensure that each student has the support necessary to thrive. Through its focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning, Sterling Middle School strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

385

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterling Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	24
Black	282
Asian	1
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

Black
282 (73.2 %)
White
39 (10.1 %)
Two or More
37 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (6.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria SD 150
Phone:	(309)672-6557
Website:	http://www.psd150.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 122

Grade 9 1