Sidney Middle School

Sidney Elem
415 South Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
319 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sidney Middle School, located at 415 South Central Avenue in Sidney, Montana, serves as a key educational institution for the local community. Operating under the Sidney Public Schools district, the school focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the middle grades. It provides a structured learning environment designed to help students transition from elementary education toward high school readiness, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school strives to foster a supportive community atmosphere through various extracurricular opportunities and engagement initiatives. By maintaining a dedicated digital presence via its official website, the district ensures that parents, students, and community members remain informed about academic calendars, school policies, and upcoming events. As a central pillar of Sidney, the school plays a vital role in preparing the youth of Richland County for their future educational and professional endeavors.
319
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    255 (79.9%)
  • Hispanic
    39 (12.2%)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    7 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sidney Elem
Phone: (406)433-4050
Website: http://mt01001320.schoolwires.net/domain/14
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 105
Grade 7 105
Grade 8 109
Gender Ratio