Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sibley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sibley Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sibley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sibley Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1229 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
19%
10%
Black
5%
12%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sibley Elementary School's ranking?
Sibley Elementary School is ranked #1229 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sibley Elementary School often compared to?
Sibley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Halverson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Sibley Elementary School?
300 students attend Sibley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sibley Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sibley Elementary School?
Sibley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sibley Elementary School offer ?
Sibley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sibley Elementary School part of?
Sibley Elementary School is part of Albert Lea Public School District.
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