Summary:
Sioux Center Middle School is a public middle school serving around 350 students in grades 6-8 in Sioux Center, Iowa, which is part of the Sioux Center Community School District. The school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with 82.2% of 6th graders, 80.7% of 7th graders, and 83.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 74.5%, 77.3%, and 77.5%, respectively. In mathematics, the school had 73.8% of 6th graders, 75.4% of 7th graders, and 82.5% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 71.1%, 69.9%, and 73.2%.
Compared to nearby middle schools, such as George-Little Rock Middle School and West Sioux Middle School, Sioux Center Middle School generally outperforms them in academic achievement. However, one notable exception is Sheldon Middle School, which is ranked 43rd out of 337 Iowa middle schools and has consistently high academic performance, often exceeding Sioux Center Middle School's results. Sioux Center Middle School's spending per student ($12,834 in 2018-2019) is also higher than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.
Sioux Center Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 55.14% White, 40.57% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and students of two or more races. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the school has increased from 37.5% in 2020-2021 to 44.57% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Understanding the factors that contribute to Sioux Center Middle School's success, as well as the challenges it faces with its changing demographics, could provide valuable insights for the district and other schools in the region.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Sioux Center Community School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,834
Students who attend Sioux Center Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Sioux Center Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.0
Number of students: 350
Racial breakdown:
White:
55.1%
Hispanic:
40.6%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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African American:
1.4%
Asian:
0.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.6%
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