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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 476 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
476 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
88%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,790 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,525 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,790
$16,468
Spending / Student
$22,525
$16,042
Best Sidney Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 268 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Sidney Virtual Sac School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sidney Comm School District?
Sidney Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 476 students.
What is the rank of Sidney Comm School District?
Sidney Comm School District is ranked #96 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, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sidney Comm School District?
Sidney Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Sidney Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,525 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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