- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sioux Rapids, IA
Sioux Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sioux Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190002300835
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sioux Central Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sioux Rapids · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sioux Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sioux Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Sioux Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002300835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sioux Central Middle School held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.9 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 190002300835 · Sioux Rapids, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 25.8:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sioux Central High School (255 students)
Sioux Central Middle School held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.9 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sioux Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sioux Central
Sioux Central High School
255 students
- Sioux Central
Sioux Central Elementary School
229 students
- This school
Sioux Central Middle School
155 students
What this shows Sioux Central Middle School reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sioux Central Middle School compares
Sioux Central 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 74% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 97% in Iowa - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Sioux Central Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Central Comm School District reports $14,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sioux Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sioux Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sioux Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sioux Central Middle School
How many students attend Sioux Central Middle School?
Sioux Central Middle School has 155 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sioux Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sioux Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sioux Central Middle School is 25.8:1, which is 74% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sioux Central Middle School?
21.3% of students at Sioux Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sioux Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sioux Central Middle School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Sioux Rapids, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sioux Central Middle School?
Sioux Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sioux Central Middle School rank among public schools in Sioux Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sioux Rapids, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sioux Central Comm School District?
Besides Sioux Central Middle School, Sioux Central Comm School District also operates Sioux Central High School (255 students) and Sioux Central Elementary School (229 students). See the Sioux Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.