Top Rankings
Sidney City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 938 students in Sidney City School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Ohio.
Public Middle Schools in Sidney City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
3,123 Students
562,575 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
34,189 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Sidney City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#540 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
880 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
12,445 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
46,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
132 Students
124,734 Students
% Black Students
4%
22%
# White Students
2,344 Students
343,151 Students
% White Students
75%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
440 Students
34,206 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
269
3,390
# Students in K Grade:
217
15,303
# Students in 1st Grade:
223
14,499
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
14,677
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
14,116
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
16,037
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
29,340
# Students in 6th Grade:
218
86,380
# Students in 7th Grade:
194
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
29,628
# Students in 10th Grade:
272
28,184
# Students in 11th Grade:
195
32,624
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
30,287
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,350 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,402 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,350
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,402
$17,235
Best Sidney City School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 Fair Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2225
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2225
Grades: 5-8
| 819 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 494-2015
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 494-2015
Grades: 3-12
| 119 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
