So Sioux City Community Schs School District
School District · So Sioux City, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,801
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,801
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating So Sioux City Community Schs?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge So Sioux City Community Schs as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cardinal Elementary School
So Sioux City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harney Elementary School
So Sioux City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Sioux City Middle School
So Sioux City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#180 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,558
$2,806 vs Nebraska median
District size
3,801 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
So Sioux City Community Schs ranks #180 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. So Sioux City Community Schs's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cardinal Elementary School (7.6/10), Harney Elementary School (7.4/10), and South Sioux City Middle School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in So Sioux City Community Schs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardinal Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Harney Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | South Sioux City Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Dakota City Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | South Sioux High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Covington Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About So Sioux City Community Schs
So Sioux City Community Schs is a So Sioux City, Nebraska school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,801 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. District-level spending was $14,558 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, So Sioux City Community Schs demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cardinal Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, So Sioux City Community Schs students show an average math proficiency of 52.1% and ELA proficiency of 52.7%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in So Sioux City Community Schs, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in So Sioux City Community Schs with test data.
Schools in So Sioux City Community Schs
8 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- So Sioux City
- Total Enrollment
- 3,801
- Teachers (FTE)
- 283
- District spending per student
- $14,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in So Sioux City Community Schs?
So Sioux City Community Schs has 8 schools in total — 5 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 So Sioux City Community Schs?
The average composite rating for So Sioux City Community Schs is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in So Sioux City Community Schs?
So Sioux City Community Schs's district-level spending was $14,558 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in So Sioux City Community Schs?
The average student-teacher ratio in So Sioux City Community Schs is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in So Sioux City Community Schs?
Cardinal Elementary School is the highest-rated school in So Sioux City Community Schs with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in So Sioux City Community Schs?
Across schools in So Sioux City Community Schs with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does So Sioux City Community Schs compare to other districts in Nebraska?
So Sioux City Community Schs has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska 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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