Enrollment
319
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sidney, MT
Sidney Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sidney Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302420000897
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sidney Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Montana
- 319
- students enrolled
Sidney Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Sidney, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sidney Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sidney Middle School
Sidney Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sidney, Montana, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sidney Elem spends $11,705 per pupil, 39% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sidney Elem also operates West Side Elementary (288 students) and Central Elementary (272 students) alongside Sidney Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sidney Middle School compares
Sidney Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 83% in Montana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Sidney Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sidney Elem, which includes Sidney Middle School.
$11,705
Per student
-39%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 48.9%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sidney Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sidney Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sidney Middle School
How many students attend Sidney Middle School?
Sidney Middle School has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sidney, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sidney Middle School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Sidney, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney Middle School?
Sidney Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sidney Middle School rank among public schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Sidney, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sidney on the city page.
Is Sidney Middle School a good school?
Sidney Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sidney Elem?
Besides Sidney Middle School, Sidney Elem also operates West Side Elementary (288 students) and Central Elementary (272 students). See the Sidney Elem district page for the complete list.
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