At a glance
Reported students
1,136
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
621.5
North Middle School: 1,136 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,206
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about North Middle School
North Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Sioux City. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Sioux City Comm School District. NCES reports 1,136 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.4%) and White (34%). English learners represent 20.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.99
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34%
- Hispanic40.4%
- Black11.8%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sioux City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,076 reported students
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
826 reported students
West High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,308 reported students
East High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,495 reported students
North High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,529 reported students
Spalding Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
683 reported students
Public schools near North Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School High · Sioux City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,529 | 0.4 mi |
| West Middle School Middle · Sioux City Comm School District | 06–08 | 826 | 4.2 mi |
| South Sioux City Middle School Middle · So Sioux City Community Schs | 06–08 | 781 | 6.2 mi |
| East Middle School Middle · Sioux City Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,076 | 6.2 mi |
| Hinton Middle School Middle · Hinton Comm School District | 04–08 | 191 | 7.2 mi |
| Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 Middle · Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | 06–08 | 345 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Middle School
What grades does North Middle School serve?
North Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sioux City Comm School District.
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School reported 1,136 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,206 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 1,136 students and 72.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sioux City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Middle School in?
North Middle School is part of Sioux City Comm School District, based in Sioux City, IA, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North High School (0.4 mi), West Middle School (4.2 mi), South Sioux City Middle School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.