For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,058 students in Sioux City, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sioux City, IA are East Middle School, West Middle School and North Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux City, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Sioux City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sioux City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
West Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 W 19th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
North Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Outer Dr N
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Gr: 6-8 | 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Sioux City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Campus Indiv Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1121 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1114 W 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2410 W 1st St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1314 West 3rd St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
4405 Central St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-7033
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-7033
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
3409 Indiana Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
115 Midvale Ave
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6836
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6836
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1807 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6838
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6838
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
200 Paxton St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1623 Rebecca St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
627 4th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 279-6667
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 279-6667
Gr: K-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
4820 4th Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Woodbury County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
822 Douglas
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 233-2688
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 233-2688
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1010 Iowa St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sioux City, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sioux City, IA include East Middle School, West Middle School and North Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sioux City?
3 public middle schools are located in Sioux City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux City?
Sioux City public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sioux City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sioux City include: East Middle School vs. West Middle School, West Middle School vs. East Middle School, East Middle School vs. North Middle School
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