Sibley Elementary School

1501 W Front St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1229 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sibley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sibley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
17%
7%
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Hispanic
19%
10%
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Black
5%
12%
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White
56%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Sibley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sibley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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