At a glance
Reported students
826
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
621.5
West Middle School: 826 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
12.9:1 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
- 882
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about West Middle School
West 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 826 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, below 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 (45.6%) and White (27.2%). English learners represent 14.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. 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 West Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.2 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 1.98 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
- 14.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White27.2%
- Hispanic45.6%
- Black7%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.4%
- Multiracial8.2%
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
North Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,136 reported students
Spalding Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
683 reported students
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
659 reported students
Morningside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
645 reported students
Perry Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
635 reported students
Public schools near West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School High · Sioux City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,308 | 0.2 mi |
| North Middle School Middle · Sioux City Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,136 | 4.2 mi |
| South Sioux City Middle School Middle · So Sioux City Community Schs | 06–08 | 781 | 4.4 mi |
| Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 Middle · Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | 06–08 | 345 | 4.6 mi |
| East Middle School Middle · Sioux City Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,076 | 6.8 mi |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School Middle · Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District | 06–08 | 400 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Middle School
What grades does West Middle School serve?
West 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 West Middle School?
West Middle School reported 826 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 882 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 826 students and 64.2 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 West Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West 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 West Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.8% 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 West Middle School in?
West 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 West Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West High School (0.2 mi), North Middle School (4.2 mi), South Sioux City Middle School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.