Sioux Central Middle School

Sioux Central Comm School District
4440 U.S. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
141 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sioux Central Middle School, located in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the Sioux Central Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing both academic rigor and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, utilizing the resources provided by the broader district to maintain high educational standards.

Beyond core academic instruction, Sioux Central Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong connection with the local community, promoting a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and parents. Through its integrated approach to middle-level education, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best while building the skills necessary for lifelong success.
141
Total Students
6.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (73.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (17.7 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sioux Central Comm School District
Phone: (712)283-2571
Website: http://www.siouxcentral.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 34
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 59
Gender Ratio