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#741 of 1,280 schools in IA
Clark Early Childhood Center
School · Sioux City Comm School District · Sioux City, IA
A Sioux City Comm School District school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4315 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104
- Math 87% proficient (2015)
- Reading 82% proficient (2015)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clark Early Childhood Center score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 7-year record (2009–2015) and has held near 85% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clark Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,903/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,984
Median home value
$193,000
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Hunt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Leeds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 632 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sioux City Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #10 of 20
- District spending per student
- $13,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clark Early Childhood Center is listed in Sioux City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clark Early Childhood Center
Clark Early Childhood Center is a public school in Sioux City, IA, part of Sioux City Comm School District, serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clark Early Childhood Center
What grades does Clark Early Childhood Center serve?
Clark Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Clark Early Childhood Center?
Clark Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Early Childhood Center is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clark Early Childhood Center rank in IA?
Clark Early Childhood Center ranks #741 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Clark Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Clark Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clark Early Childhood Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Early Childhood Center has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Clark Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Clark Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clark Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Clark Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Early Childhood Center?
30.6% of students at Clark Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Woodbury County
- Phone
- (712) 239-7030
- Area population (ZIP 51104)
- 22,792
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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