Sioux Central Comm School District
School District · Sioux Rapids, Iowa
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,034
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,034
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Sioux Central Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sioux Central Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Sioux Central Elementary School
Sioux Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sioux Central Middle School
Sioux Rapids · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sioux Central High School
Sioux Rapids · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#157 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,034
+$1,012 vs Iowa median
District size
639 students
Smaller than Iowa median
The short answer
Sioux Central Comm School District ranks #157 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. Sioux Central Comm School District's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sioux Central Elementary School (7.3/10), Sioux Central Middle School (6.6/10), and Sioux Central High School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sioux Central Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Central Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sioux Central Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Sioux Central High School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sioux Central Comm School District
Sioux Central Comm School District is a Sioux Rapids, Iowa school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 639 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $14,034 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Sioux Central Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sioux Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Sioux Central Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 74.0% and ELA proficiency of 76.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sioux Central Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sioux Central Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Sioux Central Comm School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Sioux Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 639
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sioux Central Comm School District?
Sioux Central Comm School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sioux Central Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Sioux Central Comm School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sioux Central Comm School District?
Sioux Central Comm School District spends $14,034 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sioux Central Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sioux Central Comm School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sioux Central Comm School District?
Sioux Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sioux Central Comm School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Sioux Central Comm School District?
Across schools in Sioux Central Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sioux Central Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
Sioux Central Comm School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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