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Sioux Center Middle School

Q: Is Sioux Center Middle School a good school?

Sioux Center Middle School ranks 198 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

198^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 42% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Sioux Center Middle School is a public middle school serving 351 students in grades 6-8 in Sioux Center, Iowa, which is part of the Sioux Center Community School District. The school consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests, with 90.3% proficiency in 8th grade English Language Arts compared to the state average of 80.2%. However, the school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.4% to 23.4% in recent years, which could be an area for improvement.

Sioux Center Middle School serves a relatively high percentage of students from lower-income families, with 36.78% to 44.57% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. Despite this, the school's spending per student, at $12,834 in 2018-2019, is higher than the state average, suggesting a greater investment in resources and support for students. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sheldon Middle School, Sioux Center Middle School generally performs better academically, with higher test scores and a higher state ranking.

Overall, Sioux Center Middle School appears to be a strong-performing school with a focus on academic achievement and student support. The school's ability to maintain consistent academic performance, despite fluctuations in chronic absenteeism and a relatively high proportion of students from lower-income families, is a testament to the school's effectiveness. Continued efforts to address attendance and support the diverse student population could further enhance the school's positive impact on the community.

367

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,834

Per pupil spending ?

47.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

550 9th St NE
Sioux Center, IA 51250

(712) 722-3783

District: Sioux Center Community School District

Students who attend Sioux Center Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sioux Center High School

Feeder schools for Sioux Center Middle School:

Elementary:

Kinsey Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.0%

Hispanic:

42.8%

African American:

2.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2015 → 42nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Iowa avg74%

198^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

173^rd of 313Sioux Center 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	50.5	198 of 344	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	65.5	113 of 337	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.4	112 of 334	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.9	127 of 337	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.0	78 of 324	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	54.4	164 of 342	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.9	216 of 318	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.1	154 of 327	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.0	186 of 343	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	65.3	117 of 349	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.0	114 of 337	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.7	143 of 350	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.0	94 of 349	73.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science80%+10 vs state

English Language Arts79%+3 vs state

Mathematics69%-3 vs state

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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 (2025)	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 Center Middle School	Public	6-8	550 9th St NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-3783	367	28	13.1	47.4%	191 (52.0%)	9 (2.5%)	157 (42.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	50.5	198^th of 344 public middle schools	42.4%		65.5	113^th of 337 public middle schools	66.5%	85		73.8	73.0	90.3		63.1	63.1	82.3		80.5	$12,834	$156	$12,678
MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1104 5th Ave	Alton	51003	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 756-4128	337	23	14.7	26.4%	255 (75.7%)	4 (1.2%)	59 (17.5%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.3%)	82.5	23^rd of 344 public middle schools	93.3%		87.9	12^th of 337 public middle schools	96.4%	11		89.4	90.7	89.3		87.6	87.9	85.4		82.5	$11,717	$594	$11,123
Rock Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1712 20th Ave	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 476-2701	195	10	20.1	62.6%	117 (60.0%)	1 (0.5%)	74 (37.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	52.7	186^th of 344 public middle schools	45.9%		70.6	84^th of 337 public middle schools	75.1%	102		79.7	82.5	77.4		72.9	69.8	82.3		67.7
West Sioux Middle School	Public	6-8	1300 Falcon Drive	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 551-1022	154	10	14.6	57.8%	78 (50.6%)	2 (1.3%)	70 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	39.6	254^th of 344 public middle schools	26.2%		59.6	150^th of 337 public middle schools	55.5%	104		62.0	70.7	71.4		64.0	82.9	85.7		65.3	$11,908	$593	$11,314
Sheldon Middle School	Public	5-8	310 23rd Avenue	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 324-4346	312	24	13.0	37.2%	216 (69.2%)	8 (2.6%)	77 (24.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.6%)	74.1	59^th of 344 public middle schools	82.8%		78	43^rd of 337 public middle schools	87.2%	16	82.1	91.8	79.7	91.0	92.3	95.3	70.3	82.1	75.6	78.8	$13,653	$708	$12,945
George-Little Rock Middle School	Public	7-8	500 E Indiana Ave	George	51243	Lyon County	George-Little Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 475-3311	61	4	13.7	32.8%	55 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	2 (3.3%)	57.7	155^th of 344 public middle schools	54.9%		30.5	265^th of 337 public middle schools	21.4%	110			78.6	72.4			82.1	75.9		82.8	$11,496	$122	$11,374

Frequently Asked Questions about Sioux Center Middle School

How many students attend Sioux Center Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 367 students attended Sioux Center Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sioux Center Middle School?

Students at Sioux Center Middle School are 52% White, 43% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Sioux Center Middle School a good school?

Sioux Center Middle School ranks 198^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sioux Center Middle School in?

Sioux Center Community School District

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

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

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

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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