Sidney Middle School

13 Pearl St E
Sidney, NY 13838
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 171 students in grades 7-11, Sidney Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-11
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sidney Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Sidney Middle School's student population of 171 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Sidney Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3152 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
46%
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40-44%
49%
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55-59%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sidney Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
8%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
85%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sidney Middle School's ranking?
Sidney Middle School is ranked #3152 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sidney Middle School?
171 students attend Sidney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sidney Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sidney Middle School?
Sidney Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sidney Middle School offer ?
Sidney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sidney Middle School part of?
Sidney Middle School is part of Sidney Central School District.

School Reviews

2   5/18/2009
This school has a serious discipline problem where the students are allowed to strike, threaten and verbally abuse other students and the staff and no action is taken by the administration. This is a very sad situation that has been allowed to get out of control. We have had to remove our children as we were concerned for their safety.
- Posted by Parent - mamul

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-11
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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