School Overview
Sterling Middle School, located at 201 W Holly Ave in Sterling, Virginia, is a key educational institution within the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to help adolescents transition successfully from elementary school to high school. The school’s curriculum is aligned with Virginia state standards, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while offering various elective options to encourage student exploration in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Sterling Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, academic clubs, and arts programs. The school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to develop leadership skills and social responsibility. By focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students, Sterling Middle aims to prepare its graduates to be productive, lifelong learners in an increasingly complex world.
1,037
Total Students
96.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STERLING MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White83
Hispanic789
Black39
Asian101
Two or More13
American Indian10
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    789 (76.1 %)
  • Asian
    101 (9.7 %)
  • White
    83 (8.0 %)
  • Black
    39 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
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: Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone: (571)434-4520
Website: http://www.lcps.org/sms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,037
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 96.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 818
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 334
Grade 7 327
Grade 8 376

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STERLING MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6334
Grade 7327
Grade 8376
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STERLING MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female49547.7%
Male54252.3%
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