Joseph Sibilly Elementary School serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- 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
Top Rankings
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Joseph Sibilly Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 25 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
89%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
75%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
1%

Hispanic
6%
21%

Black
82%
77%

White
8%
1%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 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?
239 students attend Joseph Sibilly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Joseph Sibilly Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 16:1, 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-6 (offers virtual instruction).
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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