Enrollment
781
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · So Sioux City, NE
South Sioux City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Sioux City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317686001615
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Sioux City Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in So Sioux City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Sioux City Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Sioux City Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in So Sioux City, NE.
School address
District: So Sioux City Community Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 317686001615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Sioux City Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Sioux City Middle School
South Sioux City Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in So Sioux City, Nebraska, enrolling 781 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 56.3% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 94% of state schools at 781 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding So Sioux City Community Schs spends $13,919 per pupil, 21% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
So Sioux City Community Schs also operates South Sioux High School (1,193 students) and Cardinal Elementary School (424 students) alongside South Sioux City 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 South Sioux City Middle School compares
South Sioux City Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 82% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$13,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 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 64.7%
White 15.6%
African American 9.3%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, South Sioux City Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for So Sioux City Community Schs, which includes South Sioux City Middle School.
$13,919
Per student
-21%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 60.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 South Sioux City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harney Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Sioux City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~781 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Sioux City Middle School
How many students attend South Sioux City Middle School?
South Sioux City Middle School has 781 students enrolled. It is a middle school in So Sioux City, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Sioux City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Sioux City Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Sioux City Middle School?
56.3% of students at South Sioux City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Sioux City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Sioux City Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in So Sioux City, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Sioux City Middle School?
South Sioux City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 South Sioux City Middle School rank among public schools in So Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, South Sioux City Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in So Sioux City, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in So Sioux City on the city page.
Is South Sioux City Middle School a good school?
South Sioux City Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 So Sioux City Community Schs?
Besides South Sioux City Middle School, So Sioux City Community Schs also operates South Sioux High School (1,193 students), Cardinal Elementary School (424 students), and Covington Elementary School (408 students). See the So Sioux City Community Schs district page for the complete list.
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