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#295 of 603 schools in MT
Top 49% in state
Central Elementary
Elementary School · Sidney Elem · Sidney, MT
A Sidney Elem elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 3rd Ave SE, Sidney, MT 59270
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,177/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sidney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,031
Median home value
$260,600
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Rau SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sidney Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary is listed in Sidney Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Sidney, MT, part of Sidney Elem, serving approximately 256 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary
What grades does Central Elementary serve?
Central Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary rank in MT?
Central Elementary ranks #295 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary?
42.6% of students at Central Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (406) 433-4080
- Area population (ZIP 59270)
- 8,844
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59270; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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