Serving 826 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Middle School serves the west part of Sioux City, IA, covering an area of approximately 19.6 square miles, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 2.7 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is about 6.8 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Middle School's student population of 826 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
826 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1039 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
n/a
Showing 2006–2019. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Middle School's ranking?
West Middle School is ranked #1039 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are West Middle School often compared to?
West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Middle School, North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Middle School?
826 students attend West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Middle School?
West Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Middle School offer ?
West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Middle School part of?
West Middle School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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