Is South Sioux City Middle School a good school?

South Sioux City Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Nebraska middle schools.

How many students attend South Sioux City Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 773 students attended South Sioux City Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of South Sioux City Middle School?

Students at South Sioux City Middle School are 64% Hispanic, 16% White, 10% African American, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of South Sioux City Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Sioux City Middle School usually go on to attend South Sioux High School

South Sioux City Middle School

Summary:

South Sioux City Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the diverse community of South Sioux City, Nebraska. With a majority Hispanic student population (63.65% in 2022-2023), the school faces unique challenges in supporting its economically disadvantaged student body, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (73.87% in 2022-2023).

Academically, South Sioux City Middle School's performance on state assessments lags behind the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 38% to 60% in English Language Arts and 36% to 63% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 55% to 62% and 57% to 61%, respectively. However, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $16,673 in 2022-2023, which may reflect efforts to support its diverse and economically disadvantaged population. Interestingly, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally outperforming the overall school average, while White and Special Education students tend to perform worse.

Despite the challenges, the school has shown some strengths, such as its ranking for English Language Learner (ELL) support, which has fluctuated between 1st out of 2 Nebraska middle schools in 2021-2022 to 18th out of 35 in 2022-2023, and its strong performance with migrant students, ranking 1st out of 9 Nebraska middle schools in 2018-2019. However, the school's overall ranking among Nebraska middle schools has declined over the years, from 138th out of 225 in 2017-2018 to 193rd out of 238 in 2022-2023, suggesting the need for continued focus on improving educational outcomes for all students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3625 G Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776-3466

(402) 494-3061

District: So Sioux City Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
190^th of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,673

Students who attend South Sioux City Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Sioux High School

Feeder schools for South Sioux City Middle School:

Elementary:	Cardinal Elementary School
	Covington Elementary School
	Dakota City Elementary School
	Harney Elementary School
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	Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 773

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.6%

White:

15.9%

African American:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Sioux City Middle School ranks worse than 81.2% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.6%), White (15.9%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Sioux City Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare South Sioux City Middle School employs 57.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Sioux City Middle School is $16,673.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Sioux City Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Sioux City Middle School 190^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See South Sioux City Middle School in the ranking list.)

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So Sioux City Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks So Sioux City Community Schools 187^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	46.34	146^th	226	35.4%
2007	40.60	165^th	227	27.3%
2008	61.38	95^th	245	61.2%
2009	54.05	135^th	243	44.4%
2010	32.53	208^th	254	18.1%
2011	10.82	232^nd	246	5.7%
2012	16.52	237^th	255	7.1%
2013	21.37	228^th	248	8.1%
2014	26.02	217^th	252	13.9%
2015	32.39	202^nd	256	21.1%
2016	33.20	192^nd	255	24.7%
2017	29.28	186^th	236	21.2%
2018	41.79	138^th	225	38.7%
2019	42.13	156^th	247	36.8%
2021	40.13	144^th	223	35.4%
2022	33.35	187^th	249	24.9%
2023	27.42	193^rd	238	18.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.47	3^rd	17	82.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.36	4^th	22	81.8%
2019	54.94	3^rd	15	80.0%
2021	52.41	11^th	27	59.3%
2022	71.03	1^st	2	50.0%
2023	46.46	18^th	35	48.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	52.19	19^th	44	56.8%
2019	52.31	19^th	52	63.5%
2021	28.13	28^th	40	30.0%
2023	19.48	54^th	70	22.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	47.99	63^rd	120	47.5%
2019	54.57	57^th	123	53.7%
2021	60.51	36^th	115	68.7%
2022	52.16	65^th	118	44.9%
2023	47.12	88^th	144	38.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	80.66	1^st	9	88.9%

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Rank History for Female students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	43.69	87^th	147	40.8%
2019	37.44	106^th	156	32.1%
2021	38.04	91^st	137	33.6%
2022	36.54	109^th	150	27.3%
2023	29.13	108^th	146	26.0%

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Rank History for Male students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	39.84	93^rd	141	34.0%
2019	44.77	95^th	153	37.9%
2021	39.86	90^th	144	37.5%
2022	30.80	122^nd	160	23.8%
2023	29.41	123^rd	156	21.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.19	7^th	12	41.7%

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Rank History for African American students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	66.19	11^th	24	54.2%
2021	77.97	4^th	18	77.8%
2022	74.65	4^th	24	83.3%
2023	80.62	5^th	30	83.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	73.05	11^th	56	80.4%
2019	71.50	14^th	62	77.4%
2021	71.90	13^th	59	78.0%
2022	64.65	17^th	61	72.1%
2023	62.00	29^th	67	56.7%

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Rank History for White students at South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	48.90	103^rd	203	49.3%
2019	53.88	95^th	222	57.2%
2021	51.23	91^st	204	55.4%
2022	31.40	177^th	234	24.4%
2023	45.43	123^rd	217	43.3%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Sioux City Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	394	3	24	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	446
1989	405	3	15	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	458
1990	423	10	29	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	473
1991	419	1	16	34	8	n/a	n/a	0	478
1992	420	2	17	39	15	n/a	n/a	0	493
1993	442	2	19	59	8	n/a	n/a	0	530
1994	341	1	14	60	14	n/a	n/a	0	430
1995	293	6	25	105	14	n/a	n/a	0	443
1996	293	6	25	105	14	n/a	n/a	0	443
1997	329	4	25	101	16	n/a	n/a	0	475
1998	290	4	23	107	19	n/a	n/a	0	443
1999	277	4	24	68	20	n/a	n/a	71	464
2000	270	8	27	144	18	n/a	n/a	0	467
2001	253	5	22	175	16	n/a	n/a	0	471
2002	368	15	22	339	35	n/a	n/a	0	779
2003	368	15	22	339	35	n/a	n/a	0	779
2004	379	17	20	353	32	n/a	n/a	0	801
2005	362	16	21	365	37	n/a	n/a	0	801
2006	343	16	18	397	47	n/a	n/a	0	821
2007	282	15	25	408	30	n/a	n/a	0	760
2008	254	10	25	416	32	n/a	n/a	0	737
2009	255	12	28	451	32	n/a	n/a	0	778
2010	240	21	33	501	40	n/a	n/a	0	835
2011	229	18	32	531	27	1	32	0	870
2012	198	21	27	525	35	1	25	0	832
2013	195	32	26	526	29	0	17	0	825
2014	191	32	22	558	27	1	16	0	847
2015	196	34	23	528	24	2	19	0	826
2016	182	34	21	525	25	3	25	0	815
2017	186	33	24	515	24	4	28	0	814
2018	168	55	26	535	23	3	29	0	839
2019	158	56	28	514	19	8	25	0	808
2020	133	56	36	540	23	10	26	0	824
2021	121	59	33	533	23	10	32	0	811
2022	116	60	23	562	28	12	26	0	827
2023	123	74	18	492	25	16	25	0	773

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 South Sioux City Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	446	22.8	19.5	25.3
1989	458	23.9	19.1	25.5
1990	473	25.9	18.2	24.9
1991	478	25.9	18.4	25.7
1992	493	26.9	18.3	24.3
1993	530	28.1	18.9	23.8
1994	430	23.3	18.5	24.9
1995	443	25.5	17.4	28.2
1996	443	25.5	17.4	28.2
1997	475	24.0	19.8	27.8
1998	443	25.1	17.6	29.6
1999	464	26.6	17.4	51.9
2000	467	26.5	17.6	48.4
2001	471	26.5	17.8	44.8
2002	779	49.3	15.8	35.9
2003	779	49.3	15.8	35.9
2004	801	52.3	15.3	42.4
2005	801	56.5	14.2	46.9
2006	821	56.6	14.5	41.2
2007	760	55.5	13.7	44.5
2008	737	56.8	13.0	58.8
2009	778	57.9	13.4	60.4
2010	835	58.0	14.4	65.3
2011	870	58.6	14.8	70
2012	832	59.0	14.0	72.1
2013	825	59.7	13.8	74.8
2014	847	62.0	13.6	69.9
2015	826	63.0	13.1	68.9
2016	815	64.0	12.7	68.8
2017	814	61.5	13.2	67.6
2018	839	62.5	13.4	66
2019	808	62.4	12.9	66
2020	824	62.9	13.0	72.5
2021	811	63.0	12.8	70.3
2022	827	61.0	13.5	59.9
2023	773	57.9	13.3	73.9

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 South Sioux City Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	446	22.8	19.5	25.3
1989	458	23.9	19.1	25.5
1990	473	25.9	18.2	24.9
1991	478	25.9	18.4	25.7
1992	493	26.9	18.3	24.3
1993	530	28.1	18.9	23.8
1994	430	23.3	18.5	24.9
1995	443	25.5	17.4	28.2
1996	443	25.5	17.4	28.2
1997	475	24.0	19.8	27.8
1998	443	25.1	17.6	29.6
1999	464	26.6	17.4	51.9
2000	467	26.5	17.6	48.4
2001	471	26.5	17.8	44.8
2002	779	49.3	15.8	35.9
2003	779	49.3	15.8	35.9
2004	801	52.3	15.3	42.4
2005	801	56.5	14.2	46.9
2006	821	56.6	14.5	41.2
2007	760	55.5	13.7	44.5
2008	737	56.8	13.0	58.8
2009	778	57.9	13.4	60.4
2010	835	58.0	14.4	65.3
2011	870	58.6	14.8	70
2012	832	59.0	14.0	72.1
2013	825	59.7	13.8	74.8
2014	847	62.0	13.6	69.9
2015	826	63.0	13.1	68.9
2016	815	64.0	12.7	68.8
2017	814	61.5	13.2	67.6
2018	839	62.5	13.4	66
2019	808	62.4	12.9	66
2020	824	62.9	13.0	72.5
2021	811	63.0	12.8	70.3
2022	827	61.0	13.5	59.9
2023	773	57.9	13.3	73.9

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 South Sioux City Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$262 (2.0%)	$11,798 (89.7%)	$13,151
2020	$225 (1.7%)	$11,803 (90.0%)	$13,116
2021	$875 (6.0%)	$12,484 (86.2%)	$14,478
2022	$914 (6.1%)	$12,981 (86.5%)	$15,010
2023	$1,064 (6.4%)	$14,300 (85.8%)	$16,673

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Sioux City Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 156^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 193^rd of 238 Middle schools	17.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Sioux City Middle School)	44	38	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (So Sioux City Community Schools)	44	38	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Sioux City Middle School)	66	36	30%
6th Grade Mathematics (So Sioux City Community Schools)	66	36	30%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Sioux City Middle School)	41	47	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (So Sioux City Community Schools)	41	47	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Sioux City Middle School)	60	63	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (So Sioux City Community Schools)	60	63	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Sioux City Middle School)	38	60	22%
8th Grade English Language Arts (So Sioux City Community Schools)	38	60	22%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Sioux City Middle School)	52	61	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (So Sioux City Community Schools)	52	61	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (South Sioux City Middle School)	49	60	11%
8th Grade Science (So Sioux City Community Schools)	49	60	11%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	808	773	4.3%
African American	56	74	32.1%
American Indian	19	25	31.6%
Asian	28	18	35.7%
Hispanic	514	492	4.3%
Pacific Islander	8	16	100%
White	158	123	22.2%
Two or More Races	25	25
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66%	73.9%	7.9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)			NSCAS Mathematics (2023)			NSCAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Sioux City Middle School	Public	6-8	3625 G Street	South Sioux City	68776	Dakota County	So Sioux City Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 494-3061	773	58	13.3	73.9%	123 (15.9%)	74 (9.6%)	492 (63.6%)	18 (2.3%)	25 (3.2%)	16 (2.1%)	25 (3.2%)	27.4	190^th of 234 public middle schools	18.8%		33.4	187^th of 249 public middle schools	24.9%	3	38.0	47.0	60.0	36.0	63.0	61.0	60.0	$16,673	$1,064	$14,300

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