Morningside Elementary vs Sunnyside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morningside Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
Sunnyside Elementary School
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
244 students
| Measure | Morningside Elementary Sioux City, Iowa | Sunnyside Elementary School Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #378 of 654 | #176 of 654 |
| National rank | #9461 of 50,301 | #3978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 645 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 90% |
| city | Sioux City | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 72.7).
- •Sunnyside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 76%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 62.8%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.4).
- •Morningside Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 244.
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 Morningside Elementary better than Sunnyside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside Elementary School ranks higher (81.9 vs 72.7 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 Morningside Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morningside Elementary: 645. Sunnyside Elementary School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morningside Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Morningside Elementary is 378th of 654 and Sunnyside Elementary School is 176th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).