Rau School vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rau School
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
70 students
West Side Elementary
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
288 students
| Measure | Rau School Sidney, Montana | West Side Elementary Sidney, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 267 | #64 of 267 |
| National rank | #7014 of 50,301 | #14689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 70 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 70 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 52% |
| city | Sidney | Sidney |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rau School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 65.2).
- •Rau School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 52%).
- •Rau School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 57%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 41.4%).
- •Rau School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.1).
- •West Side Elementary is the larger school with 288 students compared with 70.
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 Rau School better than West Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rau School ranks higher (76.5 vs 65.2 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 Rau School and West Side Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Sidney and Sidney in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rau School: 70. West Side Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rau School and West Side Elementary rank in Montana?
Rau School is 22nd of 267 and West Side Elementary is 64th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).