Summary:
The city of Sibley, Iowa is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School, Sibley-Ocheyedan High School, and Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School. These schools are part of the Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District.
Among the standout schools in Sibley, the Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Iowa elementary schools, with strong test scores that exceed the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School also performs exceptionally well, placing in the top 25% of Iowa middle schools and boasting impressive test scores, particularly in 8th-grade Science where 81.3% of students scored proficient or better.
While the schools in Sibley face some socioeconomic challenges, with high free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary and middle schools, the data suggests that the district has the potential to leverage the successful strategies and teaching methods from its top-performing schools to benefit the entire community. By identifying and sharing best practices, the Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District can work to address equity concerns and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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