Top Rankings
Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 688 students in Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
688 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
26%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
65%
70%
% Hawaiian
7%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,959 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,876 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,959
$18,179
Spending / Student
$15,876
$18,122
Best Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 9th Ave
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3636
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3636
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 11th Ave Ne
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-2542
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-2542
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Sibley-ocheyedan High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 11th Ave Ne
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3601
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3601
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District?
Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 688 students.
What is the rank of Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District?
Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District is ranked #186 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District?
65% of Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District?
Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,876 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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