Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph Sibilly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Sibilly Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 25 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Sibilly Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Joseph Sibilly Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Sibilly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph Gomez Elementary School, Lockhart Elementary School, Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Joseph Sibilly Elementary School?
235 students attend Joseph Sibilly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Joseph Sibilly Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Sibilly Elementary School?
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph Sibilly Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Joseph Sibilly Elementary School part of?
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School is part of Saint Thomas - Saint John School District.
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