Enrollment
319
Middle
DISTRICT 293 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIDNEY ELEM·NCES 302420000897
Sidney Middle School
415 South Central Ave, Sidney, MT 59270 · (406) 433-4050 · Richland County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL319 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
113 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 105 | 33% |
| Grade 7 | 105 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 109 | 34% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Sidney Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
45.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
24.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 25 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Sidney Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Middle School this school | 319 | 35.4% | N/A |
| Hellgate El Intermediate Missoula | 517 | 36.8% | N/A |
| Will James Middle School Billings | 634 | 45.7% | N/A |
| Edna Thomas School Corvallis | 191 | 47.6% | N/A |
| West Valley Middle School Kalispell | 372 | 29.3% | N/A |
| Belgrade Middle School Belgrade | 978 | 39.2% | N/A |
Matched among Montana middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Sidney Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 24.5% | #54 of 75 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #45 of 78 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 319 | #34 of 227 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #10 of 46 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.4% | #15 of 46 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.4% | #59 of 78 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.3% | #16 of 19 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
319
+6 (+2%) vs 2020
+21% since 1990-91, when it was 264
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 319 | 22.5 | 14.2:1 | 35% (113) |
| 2023-24 | 285 | 21 | 13.6:1 | 40% (113) |
| 2022-23 | 284 | 20.8 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 313 | 21 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 303 | 21.2 | 14.3:1 | 22% (68) |
| 2015-16 | 320 | 20 | 16.0:1 | 24% (77) |
| 2010-11 | 261 | 18 | 14.5:1 | 23% (60) |
| 2000-01 | 237 | 14 | 16.9:1 | 22% (51) |
| 1990-91 | 264 | 16 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sidney Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (303 to 319); teachers up 6% (21.2 to 22.5).
About Sidney Middle School
Sidney Middle School is a large middle-grades school in Sidney, Montana, administered by Sidney Elem. The school enrolls 319 students, from grades 6 through 8. The average among middle schools in Montana is roughly 139 students; this school is 129% larger than that.
In Sidney Elem, 3 schools enroll a combined 879 students.
White students make up a majority at Sidney Middle School, at 80%. Next come 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Native American. That compares with about 90% White among all Richland County residents. Sidney Middle School's diversity index is 34%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 22.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 14.2:1. That is 2.9 students per teacher above the 11.3:1 average for middle schools in Montana. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 35%. That tracks the 37% average for public schools in Richland County.
According to the American Community Survey, in Richland County, the median household income is $73,084, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 22%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Sidney Middle School is one of 15 public schools in the county.
Of nearby public schools, Central Elementary is the closest, at about 0.2 miles. Sidney Middle School has 4 other public schools within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Town: Remote, or in a town far from an urbanized area.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 313 to 319.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Sidney Middle School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Richland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,235
Census ACS
Median income
$73,084
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,845 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sidney Elem
- West Side ElementaryElementary · 288 students
- Central ElementaryElementary · 272 students
Other schools in Sidney
- Sidney High SchoolHigh · 355 students
- West Side ElementaryElementary · 288 students
- Central ElementaryElementary · 272 students
- Rau SchoolElementary · 70 students
- Brorson SchoolElementary · 5 students
Other Sidney Middle schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Sidney Middle. Sidney Middle School is the 2nd largest of the 4.
- Sidney Middle SchoolSidney, OH · 840 students
- SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOLSIDNEY, NY · 169 students
- SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOLSIDNEY, NE · 152 students
Nearby schools
- Central Elementary0.2 mi · 272
- Sidney High School0.5 mi · 355
- West Side Elementary0.5 mi · 288
- Rau School3.3 mi · 70
- Brorson School7.8 mi · 5
- Fairview High School10.8 mi · 92
Frequently asked questions
About Sidney Middle SchoolHow large is Sidney Middle School?
Sidney Middle School enrolls approximately 319 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Sidney Middle School serve?
Sidney Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sidney Middle School is approximately 14.2:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sidney Middle School?
At Sidney Middle School, the student body is approximately 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Sidney Middle School public or private?
Sidney Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sidney Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.