Enrollment
155
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sioux Central Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sioux Central Middle School
Sioux Central Middle School is a small middle school in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, enrolling 155 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Iowa schools and 74% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 155 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #161, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Sioux Central Comm School District also operates Sioux Central High School (255 students) and Sioux Central Elementary School (229 students) alongside Sioux Central 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 Sioux Central Middle School compares
Sioux Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux Central Comm School District, which includes Sioux Central Middle School.
$13,197
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 33.9%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sioux Rapids on the city page.
Is Sioux Central Middle School a good school?
Sioux Central Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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