Sterlington Middle School

423 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sterlington Middle School, located at 206 High Avenue in Sterlington, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Ouachita Parish School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the upper elementary and early adolescent years. The school is known for being a central pillar of the small, close-knit Sterlington community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the extracurricular development of its students.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards set by the state of Louisiana, preparing students for the transition to high school. Beyond the classroom, Sterlington Middle School maintains a strong reputation for its school spirit and active participation in regional athletics and extracurricular programs. By balancing rigorous educational expectations with a supportive community atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students for future success in the Ouachita Parish school system and beyond.

423

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterlington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	6
Black	87
Asian	13
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
305 (72.1 %)
Black
87 (20.6 %)
Asian
13 (3.1 %)
Two or More
10 (2.4 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ouachita Parish
Phone:	(318)432-2100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 150

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 145