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SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

1122 19TH AVE, SIDNEY, NE 69162SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
187
Students
Total enrolled
$13,130
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 14% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 187 students in grades 07–08 in SIDNEY, Nebraska.
8% below average funding
District spends $13,130 per pupil, 8% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a small middle in SIDNEY, Nebraska, serving grades 07–08 with 187 students. The district invests $13,130 per student — 8% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

187
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution92 male · 95 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 90 students
Student Composition
87%
9%
Asian1%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317671001602

Academic Outcomes at SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 96th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 69162

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,130Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,130
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,777
Student Support$2,495
Administration$1,576
Operations$1,969
Other$1,313
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,130 spent per student, an estimated $5,817 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
53%
State government
35.4%
Local (property tax)
53.2%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNORTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSOUTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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High School
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyCheyenne County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (308)254-5855
NCES ID: 317671001602
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SIDNEY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL
349 students · 09–12
● 57 opp43% FRL
Elem
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
223 students · PK–KG
● 57 opp32% FRL
Elem
NORTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
186 students · 03–04
● 57 opp51% FRL
Mid
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
169 students · 05–06
● 57 opp52% FRL
Elem
SOUTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
162 students · 01–02
● 57 opp54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1122 19TH AVE, SIDNEY, NE 69162
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.