Sidney Middle School

415 South Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades 6-8, Sidney Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sidney Middle School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
300 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Sidney Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#496 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
36%
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45%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
86%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sidney Middle School's ranking?
Sidney Middle School is ranked #496 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Sidney Middle School?
300 students attend Sidney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sidney Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sidney Middle School?
Sidney Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sidney Middle School offer ?
Sidney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sidney Middle School part of?
Sidney Middle School is part of Sidney Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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