Enrollment
1,136
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Middle School
North Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Sioux City, Iowa, enrolling 1,136 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 64.2% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,136 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 310 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,136 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Sioux City's middle schools, it stands alongside East Middle School (1,076 students): North Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 14.7:1).
Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students) and East High School (1,495 students) alongside North Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Middle School compares
North Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux City Comm School District, which includes North Middle School.
$11,941
Per student
-7%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 66.5%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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