Best Public Schools in Zip Code 51108

The 51108 zip code area is home to two schools - North Middle School and Leeds Elementary School, both of which serve a high-need student population within the Sioux City Community School District. While Leeds Elementary School has mixed academic performance, North Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Iowa middle schools, with low proficiency rates and a high chronic absenteeism rate.

North Middle School has struggled academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics consistently below the district and state averages. The school has received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing middle schools in Iowa. In contrast, Leeds Elementary School's performance is more varied, with some grade levels exceeding district and state averages, while others lag behind. Both schools, however, share a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, significantly higher than the state average.

Serving a high-need student population, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, these schools face unique challenges. North Middle School spends $12,644 per student, while Leeds Elementary School spends $13,803 per student. The schools' ability to provide the necessary resources and support to their students may be a contributing factor to their academic performance and attendance challenges.