Ayres Elementary School vs Sterling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayres Elementary School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades K–2
385 students
Sterling Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students
| Measure | Ayres Elementary School Sterling, Colorado | Sterling Middle School Sterling, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 993 | #116 of 262 |
| National rank | #16698 of 50,301 | #8343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 385 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayres Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 46.8).
- •Ayres Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 57.7%).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Sterling Middle School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 385.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ayres Elementary School better than Sterling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ayres Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 46.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ayres Elementary School and Sterling Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayres Elementary School: 385. Sterling Middle School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayres Elementary School and Sterling Middle School rank in Colorado?
Ayres Elementary School is 238th of 993 and Sterling Middle School is 116th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).