Sioux Center Intermediate School

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Sioux Center Intermediate School ranks 330 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sioux Center Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the Sioux Center Community School District in Sioux Center, Iowa, with an enrollment of around 240 students.

The school has consistently performed above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with a 4th grade ELA proficiency rate of 72.6% compared to the state average of 72.9%, and a 4th grade Math proficiency rate of 75.2% compared to the state average of 72.7%. However, despite its strong academic performance, Sioux Center Intermediate School has a relatively low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools in recent years and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This discrepancy could be due to factors such as the school's demographic composition or the overall performance of schools in Iowa.

When comparing Sioux Center Intermediate School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. East Elementary School in the Sheldon Community School District stands out with exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 10 elementary schools in Iowa. Meanwhile, Hawarden Elementary School, Boyden-Hull Elementary School, and Rock Valley Elementary School have similar academic performance to Sioux Center Intermediate School. Additionally, MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School demonstrates even stronger academic performance, ranking among the top 5 elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 4-5

950 4th Ave NE
Sioux Center, IA 51250

(712) 722-2987

District: Sioux Center Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
330^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.0%

Hispanic:

37.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sioux Center Intermediate School ranks worse than 59.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.96. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Sioux Center Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sioux Center Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Center Community School District 128^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sioux Center Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2022	44.83	361^st	574	37.1%
2023	46.70	357^th	565	36.8%
2024	49.96	330^th	557	40.8%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sioux Center Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	125	8	1	91	2	0	2	0	229
2023	132	7	2	90	0	1	8	0	240

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sioux Center Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	229	15.4	14.8	38.9
2023	240	15.4	15.5	40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sioux Center Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	229	15.4	14.8	38.9
2023	240	15.4	15.5	40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sioux Center Intermediate School	Public	4-5	950 4th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-2987	240	15	15.5	40.4%	132 (55.0%)	7 (2.9%)	90 (37.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	50	330^th of 557 public elementary schools	40.8%		46.7	357^th of 565 public elementary schools	36.8%	27		72.6	69.2			75.2	65.0		60.0
Kinsey Elementary School	Public	K-3	397 10th St SE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 722-1541	494	43	11.5	48.2%	246 (49.8%)	6 (1.2%)	228 (46.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)								(n/a)	78.7				81.5					$14,386	$459	$13,928
MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 14th Street	Orange City	51041	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 737-4606	457	33	13.8	31.1%	333 (72.9%)	2 (0.4%)	106 (23.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	91	9^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.4%		90	13^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.7%	4	91.8	93.9	91.1		93.8	91.3	85.7		83.0	$11,247	$384	$10,863
Rock Valley Pre-School	Public	PK-K	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(712) 476-2701	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Rock Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 476-2701	486	38	12.8	41.2%	268 (55.1%)	1 (0.2%)	205 (42.2%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	70.7	154^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.4%		56.7	270^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.2%	116	79.7	87.5	73.1		85.5	80.4	76.1		60.9	$13,323	$655	$12,668
Ireton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	303 Oak St	Ireton	51027	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 278-2374	120	13	9.2	55.0%	70 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (38.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)										$16,024	$1,616	$14,408
Boyden-Hull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	818 Lincoln St.	Boyden	51234	Sioux County	Boyden-Hull Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 725-2381	312	22	14.3	37.8%	208 (66.7%)	2 (0.6%)	97 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	72.4	135^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.8%		71	155^th of 565 public elementary schools	72.6%	20	75.7	79.5	85.7	67.6	83.8	90.9	85.7	70.6	85.7	$12,756	$632	$12,124
Hawarden Elementary School	Public	2-5	800 13th St	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 551-1454	196	18	10.6	61.2%	109 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (40.3%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	57.5	277^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.3%		64.5	209^th of 565 public elementary schools	63.0%	68	65.2	75.4	62.0		84.8	82.0	80.0		52.0	$13,347	$1,065	$12,282
East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Normal College Ave	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 324-4337	450	36	12.6	44.0%	331 (73.6%)	6 (1.3%)	87 (19.3%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	15 (3.3%)	91	10^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.2%		78.7	94^th of 565 public elementary schools	83.4%	84	90.2	97.5			92.2	88.8				$12,647	$270	$12,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Sioux Center Intermediate School

How many students attend Sioux Center Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Sioux Center Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Sioux Center Intermediate School?

Students at Sioux Center Intermediate School are 55% White, 38% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Sioux Center Intermediate School a good school?

Sioux Center Intermediate School ranks 330^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sioux Center Intermediate School in?

Sioux Center Community School District

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