Sterling Middle School
Peoria, IL · Peoria SD 150 · Grades 5 - 8
681st of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Sterling Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sterling Middle School 681st of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
Sterling Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sterling Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 350 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.4% | 73.4% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 10.6% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 21.1% | 9.7% | ▼ 11.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 5.7% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Sterling Middle School
Typical home value $113K in zip 61604 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Sterling Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Pleasant Valley Intermediate SchoolPleasant Valley SD 62 · 1.1 mi away516th of 685
ELA 42% · Math 21% - 1Harold B Dawson Middle SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 1.4 mi away674th of 685
ELA 21% · Math 4% - 1Von Steuben Middle SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 2.7 mi away655th of 685
ELA 25% · Math 5% - 2Mark W Bills Middle SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 3.5 mi away603rd of 685
ELA 30% · Math 16% - 10Reservoir Gifted SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 3.5 mi away2nd of 685
ELA 98% · Math 90% - 4Norwood Elem SchoolNorwood ESD 63 · 3.5 mi away413th of 685
ELA 52% · Math 27% - 3Liberty Leadership Middle SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 3.7 mi away546th of 685
ELA 37% · Math 21% - 4Central Jr High SchoolEast Peoria SD 86 · 4.8 mi away467th of 685
ELA 46% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sterling Middle School in?
Sterling Middle School is part of the Peoria SD 150 district in Peoria, Illinois.
Is Sterling Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sterling Middle School 681st of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sterling Middle School?
Black 73%, Two or more races 11%, White 10%, Hispanic 6% (350 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sterling Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61604 is $113K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.