Serving 242 students in grades 4-5, Sioux Center Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sioux Center Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sioux Center Intermediate School's student population of 242 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Sioux Center Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sioux Center Intermediate School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#914 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
47%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
48%
70%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sioux Center Intermediate School's ranking?
Sioux Center Intermediate School is ranked #914 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Sioux Center Intermediate School?
242 students attend Sioux Center Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sioux Center Intermediate School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sioux Center Intermediate School?
Sioux Center Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sioux Center Intermediate School offer ?
Sioux Center Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Sioux Center Intermediate School part of?
Sioux Center Intermediate School is part of Sioux Center Comm School District.
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