- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sioux City, IA
North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192640001287
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640001287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
North Middle School held near 1,168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.9 → 70.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 192640001287 · Sioux City, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,136 enr · 15.4:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,529 students)
North Middle School held near 1,168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.9 → 70.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,529 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,308 students
- This school
North Middle School
1,136 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
1,076 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
826 students
What this shows North Middle School reports 1,136 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Middle School compares
North Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 76% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,136
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
White 34.0%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, North Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux City Comm School District reports $12,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Sioux City
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,136 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Middle School
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has 1,136 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sioux City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,224 (2022-23) → 1,168 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Middle School?
64.2% of students at North Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment, in Sioux City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle School?
North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Middle School rank among middle schools in Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Sioux City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides North Middle School, Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students), East High School (1,495 students), and West High School (1,308 students). See the Sioux City Comm School District district page for the complete list.