Overview

Challand Middle School is a public school in Sterling, IL. It is the only middle school in Sterling Community Unit School District 5.

School Rating

Challand Middle School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

School Improvement

Thrive Award
This school received a Thrive Award in 2021. Schools that win Thrive Awards have better outcomes for student learning, college readiness, and test scores.

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Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

1700 6th Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
School leader: Ms Elizabeth Engstrom
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