For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,038 students in Sioux City, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sioux City, IA are East Middle School, West Middle School and North Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux City, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Sioux City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sioux City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
West Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 W 19th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
North Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Outer Dr N
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sioux City, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sioux City, IA include East Middle School, West Middle School and North Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sioux City?
3 public middle schools are located in Sioux City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux City?
Sioux City public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sioux City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sioux City include: West Middle School vs. East Middle School, East Middle School vs. West Middle School, East Middle School vs. North Middle School
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