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Sidney Middle School

Q: Is Sidney Middle School a good school?

Sidney Middle School ranks 49 th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

49^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 63% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Sidney Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Sidney, Nebraska, with an enrollment of 179 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25-50% of middle schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

One of the key strengths of Sidney Middle School is its strong academic performance. Students consistently outperform the state averages on the NSCAS standardized tests across all subjects and grade levels, with 69.05% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, 80.95% of 8th graders and 71.21% of 7th graders proficient in math, and 89.29% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in science. The school also effectively supports and enables academic success for economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of the student population qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, the nearby West Elementary School, which serves grades 4-6 in the same Sidney Public Schools district, has similar demographic and performance characteristics to Sidney Middle School, suggesting a level of consistency and alignment in the educational approach across the district. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending and a declining student-teacher ratio, indicating a focus on providing more individualized attention and support for students.

152

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,469

Per pupil spending ?

41.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1122 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162-1930

(308) 254-5855

District: Sidney Public Schools

Students who attend Sidney Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sidney High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Asian:

3.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2015 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (75% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Above the Nebraska median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg71%

Nebraska avg61%

49^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	68.9	49 of 133	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.0	27 of 200	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	42 of 238	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	71.2	58 of 249	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	63.9	72 of 223	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.7	42 of 247	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	76.7	32 of 225	85.8%	★★★★☆
2017	81.6	25 of 236	89.4%	★★★★☆
2016	71.3	50 of 255	80.4%	★★★★☆
2015	79.6	26 of 256	89.8%	★★★★★
2014	86.5	14 of 252	94.4%	★★★★★
2013	82.9	17 of 248	93.1%	★★★★★
2012	84.4	13 of 255	94.9%	★★★★★
2011	86.6	11 of 246	95.5%	★★★★★
2010	67.4	61 of 254	76.0%	★★★★☆
2009	56.2	120 of 243	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.8	112 of 245	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.8	73 of 227	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	37.5	178 of 226	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	72.2	24 of 72	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	87.9	11 of 106	89.6%	★★★★★
2023	74.5	31 of 146	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	65.6	50 of 150	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.7	43 of 137	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.7	28 of 156	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	80.9	13 of 147	91.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	90.0	5 of 92	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	84.9	9 of 144	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	69.7	29 of 118	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	51.6	51 of 115	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.1	29 of 123	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	75.1	20 of 120	83.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	53.3	35 of 72	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.2	30 of 106	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	34 of 156	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	33 of 160	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	59.9	57 of 144	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.9	34 of 153	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	69.7	38 of 141	73.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	39 of 94	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.1	22 of 141	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	67.4	65 of 217	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	65.4	63 of 234	73.1%	★★★★☆
2021	60.2	66 of 204	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.4	33 of 222	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	78.1	24 of 203	88.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)95th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)67th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)59th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)51st percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science89%+10 vs state

Mathematics77%+19 vs state

English Language Arts66%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Sidney Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)						NSCAS Mathematics (2025)						NSCAS Science (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	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sidney Middle School	Public	7-8	1122 19th Ave	Sidney	69162	Cheyenne County	Sidney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 254-5855	152	12	12.5	41.4%	124 (81.6%)	4 (2.6%)	19 (12.5%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.9	49^th of 133 public middle schools	63.2%		80	27^th of 200 public middle schools	86.5%	22				62.1	69.1	66.0				71.2	81.0	76.7	89.3	89.3	$16,469	$371	$11,852
West Elementary School	Public	4-6	2350 Osage St	Sidney	69162	Cheyenne County	Sidney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 254-5855	238	18	13.3	49.2%	206 (86.6%)	4 (1.7%)	22 (9.2%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)	64.3	62.0	65.9			64.1	67.1	68.4	74.1			70.1			$16,424	$379	$13,406
Creek Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	3rd And Washington	Chappell	69129	Deuel County	Creek Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 874-3310	37	1	43.5	56.8%	34 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sidney Middle School

Is Sidney Middle School a good school?

Sidney Middle School ranks 49^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sidney Middle School?

Students at Sidney Middle School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

What district is Sidney Middle School in?

Sidney Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Sidney Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Sidney Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 152 students attended Sidney Middle School.

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