Elementary Schools in Sidney Central School District

The Sidney Central School District in New York has only one elementary school, Sidney Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has consistently underperformed compared to other elementary schools in New York, ranking in the bottom half of the state's 2,445 elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sidney Elementary School's academic performance is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math ranging from around 20% to 40% for different grade levels, compared to the state averages of 42.6% to 58.03%. The school's science proficiency rate for 5th grade is particularly low at 10.14%, compared to the state average of 35%. Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $13,170, which is above the state average, the academic challenges persist, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution.

The data also indicates that Sidney Elementary School serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 51.61% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be contributing to the school's academic performance issues. To address these challenges, the district may need to implement targeted interventions and instructional strategies, particularly in the areas of ELA, Math, and Science, to improve student outcomes and better support the needs of the community.