Sidney Middle School

840 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Sidney Middle School, located at 980 Fair Road in Sidney, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Sidney City School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on the unique developmental needs of middle-level learners, bridging the gap between elementary education and the academic expectations of high school. The facility is designed to foster a supportive environment where students can navigate the transition into their teenage years while receiving instruction aligned with Ohio’s academic standards.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sidney Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology, extracurricular activities, and character development. The school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and community engagement. As part of the broader Sidney City Schools community, the middle school works closely with families and local stakeholders to maintain a positive school culture centered on academic growth and personal responsibility.

840

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sidney Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	646
Hispanic	46
Black	38
Asian	5
Two or More	104
Pacific Islander	1

White
646 (76.9 %)
Two or More
104 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
46 (5.5 %)
Black
38 (4.5 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sidney City
Phone:	(937)497-2225
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 5 208

Grade 6 200

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 221