The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in English language arts. The lowest is 59% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Spalding Park Elementary
Spalding Park Elementary is a regular public school in Sioux City, Iowa, serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. The school sits within the Sioux City Community School District and enrolls a large elementary population, with a student body that reflects considerable racial and ethnic diversity. White students make up the largest share, followed by a substantial portion of Hispanic students, along with Black students, students who identify as Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and smaller groups of American Indian or Alaska Native and Asian students. A significant proportion of the school’s families have lower household incomes, as a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Academically, Spalding Park Elementary administers the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress in math, English language arts, and science. The school’s proficiency rates across these subjects are solid in absolute terms. In math and English language arts, roughly seven out of ten students scored at the proficient level. In science, the rate is somewhat lower, with a little under six out of ten students meeting the proficiency threshold. These results place the school’s overall performance, across tested subjects and grades, in the bottom quartile when compared with districts in Woodbury County. That means that while the school’s own numbers are moderate, many other elementary schools in the county’s districts post higher proficiency. A parent who values strong comparative performance may want to follow up with the school about instructional strategies and student support services.
Spalding Park does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on special populations such as students with disabilities and English learners were not available; a parent interested in those supports would need to ask the school directly. The school’s disciplinary record, staffing ratios, and attendance patterns were also not included in the available information, so it is not possible to assess the learning environment from those angles.
The housing market near the school reflects typical affordability for the region. Home values in the area are close to the statewide average, and mortgage rates have followed national trends. The broader Sioux City economy has seen modest unemployment and stable household incomes, but the school itself did not have a community context brief or recent district change report. The district’s publicly available materials turned up no major recent initiatives or disruptions, so families can expect a steady operational environment.
For a family considering Spalding Park Elementary, the picture is one of a mid-sized, diverse elementary school with decent state test results that trail many of its county peers. The school’s demographic mix and income profile suggest a range of student needs. The absence of program offerings, course access, and special education data makes it harder to gauge enrichment or intervention offerings. A parent should reach out to the school to learn about advanced learning opportunities, English learner services, and how the school supports students who are not yet proficient. Overall, Spalding Park Elementary fits a family that values diversity and is comfortable with an elementary school whose academic performance is moderate relative to the county, and who will want to investigate the specific supports available for their child.
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