North Middle School

Summary:

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2101 Outer Dr N
       Sioux City, IA  51108


(712) 279-6804

District: Sioux City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
295th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,644 Help


Students who attend North Middle School usually attend:

High:    North High School

Feeder schools for North Middle School:

Elementary:    Bryant Elementary School
    Hunt Elementary School
    Leeds Elementary School
    Unity Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,224

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.9%
White:
34.3%
African American:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Middle School ranks worse than 87.5% of middle schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Sioux City Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.83. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details North Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Sioux City Community School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Middle School is $12,644, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Sioux City Community School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks North Middle School 295th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See North Middle School in the ranking list.)

Sioux City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux City Community School District 269th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 13.35 335th 349 4.0%
2013 14.15 332nd 350 5.1%
2014 23.27 293rd 337 13.1%
2015 26.83 296th 349 15.2%
2016 29.62 276th 343 19.5%
2017 36.54 243rd 327 25.7%
2018 17.13 285th 318 10.4%
2019 11.46 318th 342 7.0%
2021 8.22 304th 324 6.2%
2022 12.29 311th 337 7.7%
2023 11.14 311th 334 6.9%
2024 19.83 295th 337 12.5%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 680 66 55 280 89 n/a n/a 0 1170
2006 647 74 70 286 71 n/a n/a 0 1148
2007 637 81 64 312 71 n/a n/a 0 1165
2008 591 77 65 324 61 n/a n/a 0 1118
2009 558 78 68 301 75 n/a n/a 0 1080
2010 480 60 65 340 44 6 33 0 1028
2011 483 62 68 371 49 7 0 0 1040
2012 456 53 54 375 42 7 11 0 998
2013 445 73 52 385 46 8 25 0 1034
2014 431 77 53 386 36 7 43 0 1033
2015 434 88 54 378 38 3 36 0 1031
2016 478 75 60 398 37 4 38 0 1090
2017 496 62 63 410 32 2 44 0 1109
2018 495 87 47 445 36 11 47 0 1168
2019 479 106 47 459 41 6 42 0 1180
2020 493 137 52 519 37 9 45 0 1292
2021 488 147 57 546 32 8 49 0 1327
2022 428 102 54 518 29 13 62 0 1206
2023 420 116 45 525 31 22 65 0 1224

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 North Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1170 84.5 13.8 47
2006 1148 84.6 13.6 54.4
2007 1165 80.4 14.5 50.2
2008 1118 79.7 14.0 58.3
2009 1080 78.9 13.7 54.4
2010 1028 71.7 14.3 64.4
2011 1040 72.0 14.4 63.2
2012 998 74.2 13.4 63.7
2013 1034 72.8 14.1 64.2
2014 1033 69.3 14.9 66.8
2015 1031 72.0 14.3 70.7
2016 1090 72.0 15.1 72.2
2017 1109 70.6 15.7 65.1
2018 1168 68.3 17.0 68.1
2019 1180 64.9 18.1 71.3
2020 1292 71.9 17.9 71.3
2021 1327 81.6 16.2 75.4
2022 1206 78.6 15.3 67.3
2023 1224 74.9 16.3 74.2

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 North Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1170 84.5 13.8 47
2006 1148 84.6 13.6 54.4
2007 1165 80.4 14.5 50.2
2008 1118 79.7 14.0 58.3
2009 1080 78.9 13.7 54.4
2010 1028 71.7 14.3 64.4
2011 1040 72.0 14.4 63.2
2012 998 74.2 13.4 63.7
2013 1034 72.8 14.1 64.2
2014 1033 69.3 14.9 66.8
2015 1031 72.0 14.3 70.7
2016 1090 72.0 15.1 72.2
2017 1109 70.6 15.7 65.1
2018 1168 68.3 17.0 68.1
2019 1180 64.9 18.1 71.3
2020 1292 71.9 17.9 71.3
2021 1327 81.6 16.2 75.4
2022 1206 78.6 15.3 67.3
2023 1224 74.9 16.3 74.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $460 (3.6%) $12,184 (96.4%) $12,644

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 318th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 311th of 334 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Middle School)47.250.3
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)54.759.3
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Middle School)51.856
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)57.161
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Middle School)53.349.6
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)58.557.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Middle School)50.754.9
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)55.661.7
 6.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Middle School)54.356.6
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)58.466.5
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Middle School)60.956.6
 4.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)64.661.7
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11801224
 3.7%
African American106116
 9.4%
American Indian4131
 24.4%
Asian4745
 4.3%
Hispanic459525
 14.4%
Pacific Islander622
 266.7%
White479420
 12.3%
Two or More Races4265
 54.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.3%74.2%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Middle School

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.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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