Sidney Central School District

The Sidney Central School District in New York consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance between the schools, with Sidney High School standing out as the district's top performer, while Sidney Elementary School and Sidney Middle School struggle to meet state averages.

Sidney High School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of high schools in New York, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on Regents exams across multiple subjects. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools have lower rankings and proficiency rates compared to state averages, with Sidney Elementary School ranking in the bottom 25% of elementary schools in the state.

The data also reveals concerning trends, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate at Sidney High School and significant per-student spending disparities, with the middle school spending the most per student despite its lower academic performance. The district should closely examine these issues and implement targeted interventions to address the equity concerns and performance gaps between the schools.