Top Rankings
Sidney Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 438 students in Sidney Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Sidney Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
438 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sidney Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2003–2022. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,281 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,144 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,281
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,144
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sidney Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1004 Illinois St
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2647
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2647
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Sidney High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2731
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2731
Gr: 7-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sidney Comm School District?
Sidney Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of Sidney Comm School District?
Sidney Comm School District is ranked #97 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney Comm School District?
88% of Sidney Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sidney Comm School District?
Sidney Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Sidney Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,144 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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