East Middle School vs Morningside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle School
Sioux City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,076 students
Morningside Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
| Measure | East Middle School Sioux City, Iowa | Morningside Elementary Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 239 | #378 of 654 |
| National rank | #4940 of 15,369 | #9461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,076 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| city | Sioux City | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morningside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 62.4).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •East Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 62.8%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 1,076 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 Middle School better than Morningside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morningside Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 62.4 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 Middle School and Morningside Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School: 1,076. Morningside Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School and Morningside Elementary rank in Iowa?
East Middle School is 196th of 239 and Morningside Elementary is 378th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).