Central Elementary vs Sidney Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 390 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
272 students
Sidney Middle School
Sidney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Sidney, Montana | Sidney Middle School Sidney, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 267 | #43 of 102 |
| National rank | #26948 of 50,301 | #6643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 272 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Sidney | Sidney |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sidney Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 47.3).
- •Sidney Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Sidney Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Sidney Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 40.1%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Sidney Middle School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 272.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary better than Sidney Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sidney Middle School ranks higher (54.6 vs 47.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary and Sidney Middle School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Sidney and Sidney in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 272. Sidney Middle School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Sidney Middle School rank in Montana?
Central Elementary is 154th of 267 and Sidney Middle School is 43rd of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).