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Sidney School

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Sidney School ranks 2730 th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

2730^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 41% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Sidney School in Sidney, TX, is a small, rural alternative school within the Sidney Independent School District (Isd), serving 106 students in grades PK through 12 with an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1, the lowest among nearby schools like Zephyr School (10.1:1) and Blanket School (11:1). This small size creates a highly personalized learning environment, but it also leads to significant variability in academic performance, especially in elementary and middle school grades, where the performance of just a few students can dramatically swing scores from year to year.

Where Sidney truly shines is in its high school programs. The school consistently outperforms both the state and its peers in science and English/language arts. For example, in Biology End-of-Course (EOC) exams, Sidney achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate, compared to the state average of 70.51%, Zephyr's 57.14%, and Blanket's 63.64%. Similarly, in English I Reading, Sidney scored 87.5% proficient, far exceeding the state (51.26%) and Blanket (29.41%). This strong high school performance is complemented by a perfect 100% graduation rate and zero dropout rate over the past five years, suggesting the school is highly effective at keeping students on track to earn their diplomas.

However, the picture is more mixed in lower grades. While 4th graders in 2025-2026 showed exceptional results (88.89% proficient in both reading and math), 6th graders in the same year struggled significantly (20% in both subjects). This volatility is more pronounced than at nearby Blanket School, which is only 9.24 miles away and serves a similar percentage of economically disadvantaged students (60.38% vs. 62.65%). Despite these fluctuations, Sidney's per-student spending ($11,844) is lower than Blanket's ($13,913), indicating efficient use of resources to achieve strong high school outcomes. For parents, this means Sidney offers a nurturing environment with standout high school academics, but elementary and middle school experiences may vary more from year to year.

106

Students ?

7.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,735

Per pupil spending ?

60.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4100 Hwy 1689
Sidney, TX 76474

(254) 842-5500

District: Sidney Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

Hispanic:

24.5%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 86th percentile in 2024 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓90% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 86th-percentile peak (2024) to 79th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Reading scores 13 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

2,730^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 35% (2016) to bottom 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

1,553^rd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

425^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.2	2730 of 4627	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.5	3013 of 4651	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.7	2799 of 4710	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.6	3969 of 4647	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.9	3486 of 4581	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.8	3244 of 4578	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.8	2831 of 4479	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.9	3016 of 4359	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.5	2742 of 4329	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.3	2765 of 4286	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	22.5	3671 of 4320	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	21.4	3763 of 4260	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	16.7	3912 of 4221	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	34.3	3204 of 4206	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	47.0	2598 of 4095	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	74.8	792 of 3937	79.9%	★★★★☆
2009	44.2	2536 of 3884	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.7	2051 of 3768	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	42.7	2566 of 3724	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	17.3	3237 of 3476	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	15.6	3276 of 3475	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	40.5	2455 of 3465	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	38.5	2775 of 4295	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.8	2823 of 4240	33.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	55.2	1849 of 4658	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	22.8	3882 of 4588	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.1	3902 of 4561	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.4	3789 of 4499	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	55.4	1756 of 4348	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.0	2554 of 4306	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.6	2302 of 4520	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	16.3	3474 of 3705	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	35.8	3224 of 4594	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.3	3806 of 4521	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.9	3952 of 4477	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.5	2828 of 4451	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.5	1049 of 4309	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	32.6	3200 of 4264	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.0	2377 of 4582	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.4	2651 of 3739	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.2	3766 of 4647	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.0	4087 of 4563	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.1	3724 of 4498	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.5	3337 of 4357	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.1	3238 of 4319	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.3	2238 of 3006	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	11.4	2493 of 2612	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	15.7	2874 of 3108	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	8.5	3013 of 3106	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	17.6	2794 of 3082	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	18.0	2773 of 3082	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.8	2555 of 3142	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.0	2523 of 3127	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.3	1553 of 2335	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.0	1331 of 2344	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.5	700 of 2372	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	58.2	837 of 2330	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.6	506 of 2254	77.6%	★★★★☆
2021	78.8	329 of 2252	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	48.8	1030 of 2193	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.0	635 of 2080	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.3	505 of 2027	75.1%	★★★★☆
2016	42.8	1238 of 1987	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.8	1372 of 2043	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	36.1	1380 of 1987	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.8	1120 of 1973	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	30.1	1504 of 1951	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	57.2	892 of 1895	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.9	277 of 1803	84.6%	★★★★☆
2009	65.6	562 of 1763	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.2	904 of 1718	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.8	983 of 1684	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	29.6	1248 of 1585	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	38.7	1112 of 1582	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	37.5	1163 of 1573	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	96.0	33 of 2182	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	79.2	176 of 2118	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	60.1	506 of 2008	74.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.7	841 of 2240	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.7	559 of 2242	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	68.7	509 of 2241	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	86.2	189 of 2151	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	48.3	1009 of 2047	50.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.3	1592 of 2253	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	15.9	1727 of 1820	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	58.5	728 of 2235	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.2	552 of 2251	75.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.0	361 of 2220	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	179 of 2172	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	50.8	910 of 2073	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.1	206 of 2039	89.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	1488 of 2253	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.9	983 of 2246	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.7	1248 of 2245	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.3	569 of 2228	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	71.7	451 of 2168	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	64.7	568 of 2069	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	55.3	756 of 2030	62.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	17.0	1596 of 1731	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	48.7	865 of 1733	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.2	920 of 1749	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.2	843 of 1723	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.2	494 of 1700	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	31.9	1255 of 1684	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.7	1120 of 1673	33.1%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.5	425 of 2009	78.8%	★★★★☆
2025	76.0	292 of 1974	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	76.5	286 of 1990	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	63.0	617 of 1961	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	85.2	122 of 1876	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	76.2	298 of 1861	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	64.1	516 of 1857	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	59.0	596 of 1797	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.0	958 of 1777	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	66.9	472 of 1762	73.2%	★★★★☆
2015	72.2	330 of 1743	81.1%	★★★★☆
2014	39.6	1174 of 1734	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.2	1082 of 1652	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	55.8	667 of 1603	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.9	232 of 1672	86.1%	★★★★☆
2010	78.5	114 of 1568	92.7%	★★★★★
2009	69.8	391 of 1539	74.6%	★★★★☆
2008	63.9	571 of 1510	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.6	435 of 1497	70.9%	★★★★☆
2006	61.2	636 of 1430	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	61.8	594 of 1429	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	49.3	915 of 1427	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	94.6	33 of 1829	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	25.1	1497 of 1810	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.7	459 of 1784	74.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	96.3	1 of 1936	99.9%	★★★★★
2025	96.3	4 of 1504	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	69.9	362 of 1880	80.7%	★★★★☆
2023	42.1	1098 of 1891	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	86.9	86 of 1841	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	69.2	425 of 1815	76.6%	★★★★☆
2019	62.5	576 of 1798	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.8	400 of 1781	77.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	81.4	159 of 1743	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	81.1	168 of 1714	90.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	487 of 1937	74.9%	★★★★☆
2025	90.2	53 of 1513	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	74.9	223 of 1884	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	59.1	567 of 1897	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	88.5	80 of 1847	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	77.5	193 of 1848	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.6	191 of 1818	89.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.7	250 of 1794	86.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	7.0	1808 of 1954	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	54.9	557 of 1515	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	355 of 1891	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	66.8	480 of 1913	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	90.3	61 of 1853	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	76.4	261 of 1840	85.8%	★★★★☆
2019	58.0	631 of 1824	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.4	865 of 1803	52.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.3	918 of 1584	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	71.0	226 of 1294	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	54.1	621 of 1556	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.8	824 of 1576	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.8	202 of 1525	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	52.2	693 of 1510	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.6	843 of 1526	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.5	759 of 1539	50.7%	★★★☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Female (2024)60th percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)49th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)48th percentile+7 vs school

At Risk (2019)35th percentile~ school

White (2026)26th percentile-15 vs school

Middle school

At Risk (2022)98th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2026)62nd percentile+29 vs school

Male (2026)34th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)29th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)8th percentile-26 vs school

High school

Female (2026)100th percentile+21 vs school

At Risk (2021)98th percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2021)91st percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)75th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)42nd percentile-37 vs school

Male (2026)7th percentile-71 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology100%+29 vs state

English II Reading88%+28 vs state

U.S. History70%~ state avg

Algebra I60%+6 vs state

English I Reading60%+5 vs state

Mathematics45%~ state avg

Reading42%-13 vs state

Social Studies20%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Sidney School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4100 Hwy 1689	Sidney	76474	Comanche County	Sidney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 842-5500	106	14	7.4	60.4%	76 (71.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)								(n/a)	60.0	100.0	60.0	87.5	70.0	22.2	88.9	33.3	20.0	43.8	40.0	44.4	88.9	33.3	20.0	37.5	50.0	20.0	$15,735
Blanket School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	901 Ave H	Blanket	76432	Brown County	Blanket Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 748-5311	166	15	11.0	62.7%	110 (66.3%)	1 (0.6%)	53 (31.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)	60.0	63.6	60.0	46.2	80.0	45.5	63.6	85.7		23.1	50.0	54.6	54.6	71.4		0.0	50.0	10.0	$11,331
Zephyr School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11625 C R 281	Zephyr	76890	Brown County	Zephyr Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 739-5331	220	22	10.1	52.7%	182 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (5.9%)								(n/a)	38.5	57.1	76.9	87.5	81.3	40.0	47.4	50.0	29.4	44.4	62.5	60.0	47.4	47.1	5.9	11.1	16.7	4.2	$9,228

Frequently Asked Questions about Sidney School

How many students attend Sidney School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 106 students attended Sidney School.

Is Sidney School a good school?

Sidney School ranks 2730^th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sidney School in?

Sidney Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Sidney School?

Students at Sidney School are 72% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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