Sidney’s public schools score below 56% of New York districts on tests and graduation
34% of students in Sidney’s public schools are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sidney, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sidney’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 444 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sidney’s, its schools beat 62%, higher than their 44% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 87% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Sidney’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $26,341 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Sidney Middle School, then Sidney High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Sidney’s grade
C+: better than 44% of New York school districts, #452 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sidney, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Sidney
Sidney Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 477 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Sidney
Sidney Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 169 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Sidney
Sidney Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 169 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Sidney
Sidney High School
Grades 9–12 · 342 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Sidney
Sidney High School
Grades 9–12 · 342 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Sidney
Sidney High School
Grades 9–12 · 342 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Sidney
Sidney High School
Grades 9–12 · 342 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Sidney’s public schools are run by Sidney Central School District, which also serves Masonville and Sidney. Parts of Sidney (2% of its land) are served by Bainbridge-Guilford Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Sidney vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Sidney’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney | C+ | Sidney Central |
| Sidney (town) | C | Otego-Unadilla Central PK–12 · Sidney Central K–12 |
| Unadilla | C− | Otego-Unadilla Central |
| Bainbridge | C | Bainbridge-Guilford Central |
Every school in Sidney
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Sidney’s schools
Are Sidney’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Sidney children attend score below 56% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #452 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 62%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sidney in?
Sidney Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 988 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Sidney are served by Bainbridge-Guilford Central.
Where do Sidney kids go to high school?
Sidney High School, with 342 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Sidney’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Sidney Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Sidney spend per student?
$26,341 in Sidney Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Sidney families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.