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West Side Elementary School

1100 5th Street Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, West Side Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Side Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
321 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
(18-19)
50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Side Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of West Side Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
321 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Sidney Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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