Summary:
The South Sioux City, Nebraska school district consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population with a high rate of economic disadvantage. While the district as a whole is performing below average compared to other districts in the state, there are some standout schools within the system.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio of 10.5, while E N Swett Elementary School has the highest ratio of 19. Harney Elementary School has the third-best ratio at 12.6. Academically, the schools generally perform below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 34% to 65%. The high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61% to 81%, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The South Sioux City Community Schools district as a whole is ranked 187 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting the district is performing below average compared to other districts in the state. The high school, South Sioux High School, has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, while the middle school, South Sioux City Middle School, has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years.
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