C+
Average
62/100

Sterling Junior High School

📚 07 – 09 🏫 High School
📍 600 N James Ave, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 50th percentile in Washington
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 42nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
704
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%50/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%42/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 42nd percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 600 N James Ave
City East Wenatchee
ZIP Code 98802
District 5302310
NCES School ID 530231003822
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98802

Understanding the community around Sterling Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,816
Per Capita Income $43,048
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%
High School or Higher 85.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $400,700
Median Rent $1,319
Owner-Occupied 71.5%
Renter-Occupied 28.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sterling Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.4%
Hispanic/Latino 47.4%
Two or More Races 2.6%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 704
Teachers (FTE) 38.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sterling Junior High School?
Sterling Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sterling Junior High School?
Sterling Junior High School has 704 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Sterling Junior High School serve?
Sterling Junior High School serves grades 07 – 09 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sterling Junior High School receive per student?
Sterling Junior High School receives $17,089 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sterling Junior High School in 98802 ▼
Avg Home Value
$520,483
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,240
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
28.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026