So Sioux City Community Schools School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools in So Sioux City Community Schools School District, serving 3,850 students. So Sioux City Community Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
Public schools in So Sioux City Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
The top ranked public schools in So Sioux City Community Schools School District are Dakota City Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and South Sioux City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Nebraska public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | So Sioux City Community Schools School District |
| School District Phone Number | (402) 494-2425 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 1,097 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,850 Students | 323,847 Students |
| # of Teachers | 290 Teachers | 23,776 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
So Sioux City Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 248 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #159 out of 248 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 51% |
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Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 102 Students | 4,446 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 3% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 135 Students | 8,959 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,476 Students | 60,839 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 64% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 274 Students | 21,654 Students |
| % Black Students | 7% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 746 Students | 215,249 Students |
| % White Students | 19% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 10 Students | 450 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 107 Students | 12,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 226 | 17,513 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 291 | 23,239 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 245 | 22,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 261 | 23,568 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 280 | 24,184 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 282 | 24,178 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 256 | 22,561 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 290 | 23,678 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 272 | 23,359 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 277 | 23,730 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 269 | 23,832 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 305 | 23,747 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 290 | 23,007 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 306 | 24,349 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,602 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,458. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,631 is less than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NE) |
| Total Revenue | $49 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $49 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,602 | $17,458 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,631 | $17,165 |
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So Sioux City Community Schools School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Dakota City Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50%1801 Locust St10
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 987-3363
Grades: PK-5 | 193 students
- Cardinal Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%820 E 29th Street10
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
- South Sioux City Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3625 G Street10
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
Grades: 6-8 | 839 students
- South Sioux Senior High School Math: 41% | Reading: 47%Rank:3/Bottom 50%3301 G St10
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433
Grades: 9-12 | 1,170 student
- Lewis & Clark Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%801 2nd Ave10
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
Grades: PK-5 | 263 students
- Harney Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1001 Arbor Drive10
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446
Grades: PK-5 | 321 students
- Covington Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 38%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2116 A Street10
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4238
Grades: 1-5 | 362 students
- E N Swett Elementary School2300 C St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
Grades: PK-K | 291 students
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