Sidney Elem School District

200 3rd Ave Se
Sidney, MT 59270
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Sidney Elem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 886 students in Sidney Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Sidney Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
886 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Sidney Elem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MT)
#177 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Sidney Elem  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sidney Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sidney Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.38
# American Indian Students
14 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
745 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
84%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1
419
# Students in K Grade:
149
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,965 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,773 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart display total revenue of Sidney Elem  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart display total spending of Sidney Elem  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,965
$15,306
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Sidney Elem  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,773
$15,395
This chart display average spending per public school student in Sidney Elem  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sidney Elem School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 5th Street Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Grades: PK-2
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 3rd Avenue Se
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4080
Grades: 3-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Sidney Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 South Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sidney Elem School District?
Sidney Elem School District manages 3 public schools serving 886 students.
What is the rank of Sidney Elem School District?
Sidney Elem School District is ranked #180 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney Elem School District?
84% of Sidney Elem School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sidney Elem School District?
Sidney Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Sidney Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,773 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 886 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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