Sidney High School or Sidney School is a public primary, intermediate and highschool located in Sidney, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Sidney Independent School District located in Comanche County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sidney School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sidney School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sidney school district, covering approximately 85.9 square miles in Sidney, TX. The zone typically allows for a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 10.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sidney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sidney School's student population of 106 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to provide a high quality education for all students within a safe and secure learning environment.
School Rankings
Sidney School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4560 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
24%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
72%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney School's ranking?
Sidney School is ranked #4560 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sidney School?
The graduation rate of Sidney School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sidney School?
106 students attend Sidney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sidney School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sidney School?
Sidney School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sidney School offer ?
Sidney School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sidney School part of?
Sidney School is part of Sidney Independent School District.
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