Sidney Middle School
Sidney Middle School serves 1,019 students in grades 5-8.
Sidney Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sidney Middle School's student population of 1,019 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,019 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sidney Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sidney Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1874 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
4%
17%
White
79%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Sidney Middle School?
1,019 students attend Sidney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sidney Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sidney Middle School?
Sidney Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sidney Middle School offer ?
Sidney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sidney Middle School part of?
Sidney Middle School is part of Sidney City School District.
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