Serving 1,168 students in grades 6-8, North 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 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Middle School's student population of 1,168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
41%
13%
Black
9%
7%
White
35%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Middle School's ranking?
North Middle School is ranked #1087 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Middle School often compared to?
North Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Middle School, West Middle School, Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
1,168 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of North Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
School Reviews
5 2/11/2020
This school is the best school I've ever seen, all the teachers are extremely nice and my absolute favorite is miss bielski.
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