Top Rankings
So Sioux City Community Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,748 students in So Sioux City Community Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in So Sioux City Community Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
3,748 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
So Sioux City Community Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
48%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.55
# American Indian Students
125 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
104 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,402 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
21%
# Black Students
371 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
571 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
15%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
61 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
272
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
263
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
263
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
275
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
229
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
260
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
277
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
290
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
252
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
285
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
314
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,263 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,687 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,263
$15,508
Spending / Student
$13,687
$16,823
Best So Sioux City Community Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
South Sioux City Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3625 G Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
Dakota City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Locust St
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 987-3363
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 987-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Harney Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arbor Drive
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
South Sioux High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 G St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433
Grades: 9-12
| 1,135 students
Rank: #66.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2116 A Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4238
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4238
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #77.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 C St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
Grades: PK
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to So Sioux City Community Schs School District?
So Sioux City Community Schs School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,748 students.
What is the rank of So Sioux City Community Schs School District?
So Sioux City Community Schs School District is ranked #202 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska 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 So Sioux City Community Schs School District?
64% of So Sioux City Community Schs School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of So Sioux City Community Schs School District?
So Sioux City Community Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is So Sioux City Community Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,687 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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