The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Math. The lowest is 65% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Perry Creek Elementary School
Perry Creek Elementary School, a regular public school in Sioux City, serves kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Sioux City Community School District, which is headquartered in the city. The school sits in a residential area near the Morningside neighborhood, and its enrollment of about that size for an elementary school includes a student body that is majority White, with a sizable Hispanic minority and smaller shares of Black, multiracial, and Asian students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a higher rate than you would see in many suburban settings but understandable for a school located in a mid-sized Iowa city with a mix of older homes and affordable housing stock.
Housing in the area around Perry Creek is moderately priced relative to national averages, and home values have been rising at a steady pace. Rental costs in the zip code are below what you would pay in many urban markets, and the estimated monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is lower than the cost of rent, suggesting homeownership may be accessible for many families who are employed locally. That said, the local unemployment rate and median household income reflect a region that is not economically booming but is stable.
Academically, Perry Creek’s performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress shows a mixed picture. In math, a strong majority of students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency standard for their grade level, which is a solid result. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was modestly lower, with roughly two-thirds of students hitting that mark. Science proficiency was in a similar range. Compared to other elementary schools in Woodbury County, Perry Creek’s overall performance is below the midpoint of the seven districts considered in that group. This tells a parent that the school is not a top performer among its county peers, but it is also not at the very bottom of the range. The school had high participation rates on the state assessments, so the data reflects almost all enrolled students.
There is no multi-year academic trend data available beyond the most recent single year, so it is not possible to say whether these results are improving or declining over time. That is a gap for a parent who wants to understand trajectory. The school’s data on special education identification and English learner status were not provided in the available records, which means a parent with a child in those categories would want to ask the school directly about its supports and staffing.
No chronic absenteeism rate was reported, and discipline data was also absent from the available summary. These are significant missing pieces for a parent evaluating the school environment. Without them, you cannot assess the day-to-day attendance climate or whether disciplinary practices are consistent with your expectations. A parent should raise these questions with the school administration.
The district itself did not appear to have any major recent changes, new programs, or notable public developments that would reshape a family’s decision. That is neither good nor bad—it simply means the offering you see this year is likely what you will find next year.
Perry Creek Elementary fits a family who is looking for a mid-sized elementary school in a moderate-cost urban setting, where math performance is a relative strength and the student body is economically diverse. A family whose priority is top-quartile academic performance within the county may find stronger options elsewhere, but a family who values a mixed-income school with a solid but not exceptional track record could find this a suitable match. The gaps in the public record surrounding special populations, attendance, and discipline mean that a careful in-person visit and conversation with the principal are warranted before any decision.
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