Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sibley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sibley School serves the west part of Grand Rapids, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sibley School's student population of 308 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sibley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sibley School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2604 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sibley School's ranking?
Sibley School is ranked #2604 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sibley School often compared to?
Sibley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison Park Academy, Shawmut Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sibley School?
308 students attend Sibley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sibley School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sibley School?
Sibley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sibley School offer ?
Sibley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sibley School part of?
Sibley School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Sibley School located?
Sibley School is located in the SWAN neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in SWAN.
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