Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 249.4 square miles in Gaylord, MN. Families typically experience a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 17.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School's student population of 503 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
34%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
59%
60%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School's ranking?
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School is ranked #583 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School often compared to?
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School?
503 students attend Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School?
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School offer ?
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School part of?
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School is part of Sibley East School District.
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