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South Sioux City Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 870 students

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Posted August 18, 2009

this is the best school that ive ever been in and i would recommend it to any one who is looking for a great school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

263 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

281 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
30%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

278 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

279 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

275 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

279 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

All Students41%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanicn/a
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female50%
Male57%
Hispanic47%
White, not Hispanic69%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch50%
Special education studentsn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

All Students42%
Female48%
Male36%
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic57%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch36%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female71%
Male53%
Black, not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic58%
White, not Hispanic73%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch57%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

All Students39%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanicn/a
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female65%
Male57%
Hispanic58%
White, not Hispanic69%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch60%

Science

All Students57%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
White, not Hispanicn/a
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a

Writing

All Students56%
Female68%
Male41%
Black, not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanic53%
White, not Hispanic65%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch54%
Special education studentsn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 58% 14%
White 33% 75%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Black 2% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A38%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3625 G St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Phone: (402) 494-3061

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