- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sidney Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 302420000897 · Sidney, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Elementary (288 students)
Sidney Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Sidney Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sidney Middle School
319 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
288 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
272 students
What this shows Sidney Middle School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sidney Middle School compares
Sidney Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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.
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
District finance for Sidney Elem reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.