Top Rankings
Sioux Center Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,659 students in Sioux Center Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Sioux Center Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,659 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sioux Center Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
77%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.2%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
49%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
47%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,502 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,725 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,502
$16,596
Spending / Student
$23,725
$16,167
Best Sioux Center Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sioux Center Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 9th St Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Kinsey Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
397 10th St Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Gr: K-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Sioux Center High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1031 13th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2981
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2981
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Sioux Center Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Gr: 4-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
1124 7th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2415
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2415
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sioux Center Comm School District?
Sioux Center Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,659 students.
What is the rank of Sioux Center Comm School District?
Sioux Center Comm School District is ranked #198 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Center Comm School District?
49% of Sioux Center Comm School District students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sioux Center Comm School District?
Sioux Center Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Sioux Center Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,725 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
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