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Sidney Middle School

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Sidney Middle School ranks 113 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

113^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 49% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Sidney Middle School is a public middle school in Sidney, Montana, serving 319 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Sidney Elementary School District, which is ranked 202 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sidney Middle School's performance on standardized tests has been mixed compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were below the state average in English Language Arts (42.62% vs. 43.09%) and Mathematics (34.64% vs. 36.77%), but slightly above the state average in Science (43.14% vs. 38.16%). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 37th out of 60 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 113th out of 222 in 2024-2025. In comparison, Savage 6-8 outperforms Sidney Middle School in academic proficiency, while Fairview 6-8 has lower proficiency rates.

Sidney Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 35.42% in the 2024-2025 school year. This is higher than the nearby Savage 6-8 (27.59%) but lower than Fairview 6-8 (50.85%). The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.1, compared to 10.8 at Savage 6-8 and 12.0 at Fairview 6-8. In the 2018-2019 school year, Sidney Middle School spent $10,305 per student, which is higher than the $9,538 spent per student at Savage 6-8.

319

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,766

Per pupil spending ?

35.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

415 South Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270

(406) 433-4050

District: Sidney Elementary

Students who attend Sidney Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sidney High School

Feeder schools for Sidney Middle School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary
	West Side Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.9%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 70th percentile in 2013 → 49th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg40%

Montana avg40%

113^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 24 pts since 2015

From bottom 25% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

202^nd of 387Sidney Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	50.1	113 of 222	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.9	71 of 187	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.4	88 of 190	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.1	110 of 200	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.6	37 of 60	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.0	37 of 58	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.8	46 of 55	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	21.7	69 of 81	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	26.7	117 of 156	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	66.9	47 of 159	70.4%	★★★★☆
2012	68.1	40 of 156	74.4%	★★★★☆
2011	69.6	35 of 161	78.3%	★★★★☆
2010	71.4	29 of 156	81.4%	★★★★☆
2009	72.7	23 of 147	84.4%	★★★★☆
2008	63.9	43 of 149	71.1%	★★★★☆
2007	63.5	43 of 147	70.7%	★★★★☆
2006	62.8	49 of 146	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	78.9	24 of 164	85.4%	★★★★☆
2004	69.5	46 of 171	73.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science43%+5 vs state

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Mathematics35%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Sidney Middle School	Public	6-8	415 South Central Ave	Sidney	59270	Richland County	Sidney Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 433-4050	319	22	14.1	35.4%	255 (79.9%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (12.2%)	5 (1.6%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	50.1	113^th of 222 public middle schools	49.1%					(n/a)	42.6	34.6	$12,766
Fairview 6-8	Public	6-8	713 S Western Ave	Fairview	59221	Richland County	Fairview Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 742-5265	59	5	12.0	50.8%	47 (79.7%)	2 (3.4%)	5 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.8	133^rd of 222 public middle schools	40.1%					(n/a)	35.0	38.3	$15,741
Savage 6-8	Public	6-8	368 Mesa South	Savage	59262	Richland County	Savage Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 776-2317	29	3	10.8	27.6%	28 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.4	105^th of 222 public middle schools	52.7%		62.2	42^nd of 123 public middle schools	65.9%	63	55.6	18.5	$4,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Sidney Middle School

What high school do graduates of Sidney Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sidney Middle School usually go on to attend Sidney High School

Is Sidney Middle School a good school?

Sidney Middle School ranks 113^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sidney Middle School?

Students at Sidney Middle School are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What district is Sidney Middle School in?

Sidney Elementary

How many students attend Sidney Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 319 students attended Sidney Middle School.

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