Very Good
#30 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 19% of private schools
Mater Dei School Nativity Center
Middle School · Sioux City, IA
A private middle school in Sioux City, IA serving grades 5th – 8th.
4243 NATALIA WAY, Sioux City, IA 51106
- Math 85% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Mater Dei School Nativity 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,903/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,486
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,036 | Compare → |
| Siouxland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| South Sioux City Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 400 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mater Dei School Nativity Center is listed in Sioux City, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mater Dei School Nativity Center
Mater Dei School Nativity Center is a private middle school in Sioux City, IA, serving approximately 131 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Dei School Nativity Center
What grades does Mater Dei School Nativity Center serve?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Mater Dei School Nativity Center?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Dei School Nativity Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Dei School Nativity Center is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mater Dei School Nativity Center rank in IA?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center ranks #30 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Mater Dei School Nativity Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mater Dei School Nativity Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Dei School Nativity Center has 85% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Mater Dei School Nativity Center a private school?
Yes, Mater Dei School Nativity Center is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mater Dei School Nativity Center a religious school?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Woodbury County
- Phone
- (712) 274-0268
- Area population (ZIP 51106)
- 28,381
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 51106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22
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