Challand Middle School
Sterling, IL · Sterling CUSD 5 · Grades 6 - 8
513th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 25%· Stable
Challand Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Challand Middle School 513th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 25th in 2025.
Challand Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Challand Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 718 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.1% | 54.5% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.2% | 36.8% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Challand Middle School
Typical home value $146K in zip 61081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Challand Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Rock Falls Middle SchoolRock Falls ESD 13 · 2.7 mi away327th of 685
ELA 59% · Math 33% - 4Reagan Middle SchoolDixon USD 170 · 11.3 mi away418th of 685
ELA 52% · Math 27% - 4Aplington Middle SchoolPolo CUSD 222 · 14 mi away433rd of 685
ELA 53% · Math 23% - 5Morrison Jr High SchoolMorrison CUSD 6 · 14.3 mi away405th of 685
ELA 45% · Math 36% - 7PLT Middle SchoolProphetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 · 15.6 mi away274th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 22% - 5Amboy Jr High SchoolAmboy CUSD 272 · 19.1 mi away376th of 685
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 7Erie Middle SchoolErie CUSD 1 · 22.7 mi away221st of 685
ELA 62% · Math 46% - 8Bureau Valley Elementary and Junior HighBureau Valley CUSD 340 · 24 mi away194th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Challand Middle School in?
Challand Middle School is part of the Sterling CUSD 5 district in Sterling, Illinois.
Is Challand Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Challand Middle School 513th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Challand Middle School?
White 55%, Hispanic 37%, Two or more races 5%, Black 2% (718 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Challand Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61081 is $146K 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.