Enrollment
152
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sidney, NE
Sidney Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sidney Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317671001602
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sidney Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sidney Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Sidney, NE.
School address
District: Sidney Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317671001602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sidney Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sidney Middle School
Sidney Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sidney, Nebraska, enrolling 152 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 183 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sidney Public Schools spends $12,601 per pupil, 29% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sidney Public Schools also operates Sidney High School (329 students) and South Ward Elementary School (261 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▲ 18% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Sidney Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sidney Public Schools, which includes Sidney Middle School.
$12,601
Per student
-29%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Ward Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Ward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sidney Middle School
How many students attend Sidney Middle School?
Sidney Middle School has 152 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sidney, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sidney Middle School?
36.4% of students at Sidney Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sidney Middle School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Sidney, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney Middle School?
Sidney Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 #2 of 6 public schools in Sidney, NE. 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Sidney Middle School, Sidney Public Schools also operates Sidney High School (329 students), South Ward Elementary School (261 students), and West Elementary School (238 students). See the Sidney Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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