Best Public Schools in Sidney, NE

The city of Sidney, Nebraska is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Sidney Public Schools district. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with Sidney Middle School and West Elementary School standing out as academic standouts, while Sidney High School demonstrates more mixed results.

Sidney Middle School is a high-performing school, ranking in the top 34 out of 123 Nebraska middle schools and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are particularly impressive, with 69.05% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 71.21% of 7th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, and 80.95% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, all significantly higher than the state averages. West Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with 64.29% of 4th graders and 62.03% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 67.14% of 4th graders, 68.35% of 5th graders, and 74.12% of 6th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, again exceeding state averages.

In contrast, Sidney High School has a more mixed performance, with a 87.9% four-year graduation rate, slightly lower than the state average, and test scores that are generally lower than the state averages, with 38.96% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 46.75% in Mathematics, and 48.05% in Science. The district also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% across all schools, as well as disparities in free and reduced lunch rates and spending per student, suggesting potential equity and resource allocation issues that may impact student success.