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Challand Middle School

Challand Middle School is a public middle school in Sterling, IL, serving grades 6–8, rated C-, with 726 students and a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 38% in English Language Arts, 28% in Science and 26% in Math.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
726
Students per teacher
16.5:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts38%
Science28%
Math26%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White55%
Hispanic36%
Two or more races6%
Black2%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
63%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-8.4%
Prior-year enrollment
793

Homes assigned to this school

8,478 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Challand Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1700 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
Phone
(815) 626-3300
Website
sterlingpublicschools.org
Setting
Town - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
174231004264
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School district

Sterling Community Unit District 5

District rating
C+
Schools
6
Students
3,253
Spending per student
$13,288
Teachers (FTE)
215
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Challand Middle School

How is Challand Middle School rated?

Challand Middle School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Sterling Community Unit District 5 is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Challand Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Challand Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 38% in English Language Arts, 28% in Science and 26% in Math.

What grades does Challand Middle School serve?

Challand Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Challand Middle School?

726 students attend Challand Middle School, down from 793 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Challand Middle School?

TopHap matches 8,478 residential properties to Challand Middle School in and around Sterling. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Challand Middle School in?

Challand Middle School is part of Sterling Community Unit District 5, which reports 6 schools, 3,253 students and $13,288 of spending per student.