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Sioux Central Middle School

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Sioux Central Middle School ranks 169 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

169^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Sioux Central Middle School is a public middle school in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, serving 145 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Sioux Central Community School District.

Sioux Central Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 8th-grade students scored 85.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 80.2%. Similarly, in 8th-grade Mathematics, the school's students scored 87.2% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 74.4%. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.4% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is an area of concern.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Spencer Middle School, Alta-Aurelia Middle School, and Storm Lake Middle School, Sioux Central Middle School generally outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's higher student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.5 to 21.2, may be a factor to consider.

155

Students ?

23.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,869

Per pupil spending ?

48.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4440 U.S. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585

(712) 283-2571

District: Sioux Central Community School District

Students who attend Sioux Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sioux Central High School

Feeder schools for Sioux Central Middle School:

Elementary:

Sioux Central Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.2%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 82nd percentile in 2022 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 82nd-percentile peak (2022) to 51st (2025)

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg74%

169^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

171^st of 313Sioux Central Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	55.3	169 of 344	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.1	147 of 337	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.3	96 of 334	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	75.4	60 of 337	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	59.6	134 of 324	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	130 of 342	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.5	164 of 318	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.4	242 of 327	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.5	258 of 343	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	41.1	238 of 349	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.9	225 of 337	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.4	273 of 350	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	23.5	309 of 349	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science81%+10 vs state

English Language Arts79%+3 vs state

Mathematics74%~ state avg

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Schools Near Sioux Central Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sioux Central Middle School	Public	6-8	4440 U.S. Hwy 71	Sioux Rapids	50585	Buena Vista County	Sioux Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 283-2571	155	7	23.1	48.4%	115 (74.2%)	4 (2.6%)	23 (14.8%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	7 (4.5%)	55.3	169^th of 344 public middle schools	50.9%		60.1	147^th of 337 public middle schools	56.4%	22		81.1	72.4	85.1		73.0	63.8	87.2		80.9	$12,869	$350	$12,519
Storm Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	1811 Hyland Drive	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 732-8080	651	49	13.2	72.8%	80 (12.3%)	28 (4.3%)	370 (56.8%)	85 (13.1%)	1 (0.2%)	77 (11.8%)	10 (1.5%)	3.3	330^th of 344 public middle schools	4.1%		3	327^th of 337 public middle schools	3.0%	3		34.8	57.4	61.0		39.0	53.3	48.9		37.4	$12,357	$655	$11,701
Alta-Aurelia Middle School	Public	5-8	300 Ash St	Aurelia	51005	Cherokee County	Alta-Aurelia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 434-5595	228	18	12.3	34.6%	175 (76.8%)	1 (0.4%)	40 (17.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	4 (1.8%)	65.7	113^th of 344 public middle schools	67.2%					(n/a)	81.0	73.8	89.3	93.3	69.0	60.0	83.9	93.3	81.0	82.2	$11,152	$94	$11,058
Spencer Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 10th Avenue East	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 262-3345	514	30	17.2	48.4%	448 (87.2%)	5 (1.0%)	41 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	66.7	106^th of 344 public middle schools	69.2%		63.6	126^th of 337 public middle schools	62.6%	20		73.7	79.3	89.2		83.3	80.4	89.2		72.6	$11,941	$315	$11,626

Frequently Asked Questions about Sioux Central Middle School

What high school do graduates of Sioux Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sioux Central Middle School usually go on to attend Sioux Central High School

How many students attend Sioux Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 155 students attended Sioux Central Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sioux Central Middle School?

Students at Sioux Central Middle School are 74% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

Is Sioux Central Middle School a good school?

Sioux Central Middle School ranks 169^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sioux Central Middle School in?

Sioux Central Community School District

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