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Sioux City Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
22
Schools
14,718
Students
$13,834
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
66.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
85.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Sioux City Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 14,718 students across 22 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,834 is near the national average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Middle School06–081,067
North Middle School06–081,224
West Middle School06–08864
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East High School09–121,495
North High School09–121,634
West High School09–121,252
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clark Early Childhood CenterPK–PK66
Irving PreschoolPK–PK64
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education)KG–12332
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,834Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
19%
State
66.5%
Local (property tax)
19.0%
Federal
14.5%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
14,718
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.2%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Sioux City Comm School District has 22 public schools, serving a total of 14,718 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sioux City Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 85.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sioux City Comm School District spend per student?
Sioux City Comm School District spends $13,834 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sioux City Comm School District?
66% of students in Sioux City Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sioux City Comm School District?
No, Sioux City Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sioux City Comm School District serve?
Sioux City Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sioux City Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sioux City Comm School District is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.