East High School vs Morningside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High School
Sioux City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,495 students
Morningside Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
| Measure | East High School Sioux City, Iowa | Morningside Elementary Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 319 | #378 of 654 |
| National rank | #6128 of 16,910 | #9461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,495 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 1,495 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 76% |
| city | Sioux City | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morningside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 58.7).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 62.8%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.7).
- •East High School is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 645.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East High School better than Morningside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morningside Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 58.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East High School and Morningside Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High School: 1,495. Morningside Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High School and Morningside Elementary rank in Iowa?
East High School is 280th of 319 and Morningside Elementary is 378th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).