North Middle School is a public middle school serving 1,224 students in grades 6-8 within the Sioux City Community School District. While the school has a diverse student population, with over 40% Hispanic and nearly 10% African American students, its academic performance lags behind the district and state averages.
North Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests are significantly lower than the nearby Le Mars Middle School and Woodbury Central Middle School, which serve more affluent and less diverse student populations. Additionally, North Middle School has consistently received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom third of Iowa middle schools, while the nearby East Middle School has a 2-star rating.
The school's challenges extend beyond academic performance, with a very high percentage of students (67-75%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools. While North Middle School's spending per student is comparable to the district, the school's higher student-teacher ratio of 16.3 may contribute to its academic struggles. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions and a focus on meeting the unique needs of the school's diverse student body.
Sioux City Community School District
Students at North Middle School are 43% Hispanic, 34% White, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.
Students who attend North Middle School usually go on to attend North High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,224 students attended North Middle School.
North Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Iowa middle schools.