Cardinal Elementary School vs South Sioux City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 728 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary School
So Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
South Sioux City Middle School
So Sioux City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary School So Sioux City, Nebraska | South Sioux City Middle School So Sioux City, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 511 | #86 of 123 |
| National rank | #15901 of 50,301 | #7135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| city | So Sioux City | So Sioux City |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 52.3).
- •South Sioux City Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Cardinal Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Cardinal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 69.9%).
- •South Sioux City Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.7).
- •South Sioux City Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 424.
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 Cardinal Elementary School better than South Sioux City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Elementary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 52.3 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 Cardinal Elementary School and South Sioux City Middle School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between So Sioux City and So Sioux City in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary School: 424. South Sioux City Middle School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary School and South Sioux City Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Cardinal Elementary School is 251st of 511 and South Sioux City Middle School is 86th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).