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Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School

Summary:

Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Sibley, Iowa, with a student population of 199 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.8 for the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District, which is ranked 101 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 70.7% to 84.4% in English Language Arts and 77.6% to 84.4% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also improved over the years, from 200 out of 342 Iowa middle schools in 2018-2019 to 85 out of 337 in 2023-2024. Additionally, Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.9% to 53.81% over the past three school years, compared to the nearby Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School (50.57%) and Sheldon Middle School (46.56%).

When compared to the nearby middle schools, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School and Sheldon Middle School, Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School outperforms Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School in most ISASP subject areas and grade levels, but lags behind the higher-performing Sheldon Middle School. Additionally, Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and other minority students compared to the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 120 11th Ave NE
       Sibley, IA  51249

(712) 754-2542

District: Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,416 Help


Students who attend Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sibley-Ocheyedan High School

Feeder schools for Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School:

Elementary:    Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  199

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
22.1%
Pacific Islander:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School ranks better than 74.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School is $10,416.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School 85th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District 101st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 36.33 270th 349 22.6%
2013 62.68 120th 350 65.7%
2014 58.81 147th 337 56.4%
2015 64.10 124th 349 64.5%
2016 54.69 168th 343 51.0%
2017 54.89 155th 327 52.6%
2018 65.29 103rd 318 67.6%
2019 47.62 200th 342 41.5%
2021 67.09 95th 324 70.7%
2022 65.83 106th 337 68.5%
2023 74.19 64th 334 80.8%
2024 70.00 85th 337 74.8%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 249 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 251
1989 276 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 272 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 309 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 313
1992 309 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1993 334 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 323 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 309 3 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 309 3 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 308 2 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 318 2 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 329
1999 310 3 0 9 3 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 288 6 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2001 279 7 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 279 4 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 300
2003 279 4 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 300
2004 280 1 2 18 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 264 2 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 222 2 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 253
2007 222 1 2 28 1 n/a n/a 0 254
2008 205 2 5 23 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2009 208 2 7 24 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2010 200 3 4 26 1 0 0 0 234
2011 206 2 4 20 0 0 1 0 233
2012 200 2 5 19 0 0 1 0 227
2013 199 2 3 23 0 0 2 0 229
2014 194 2 2 31 0 0 4 0 233
2015 187 3 1 35 0 0 3 0 229
2016 191 0 1 39 0 0 3 0 234
2017 211 0 1 41 0 0 1 0 254
2018 201 1 0 48 0 1 1 0 252
2019 206 3 0 52 0 1 0 0 262
2020 188 4 1 42 0 2 1 0 238
2021 161 1 1 45 0 0 2 0 210
2022 149 0 2 51 1 4 3 0 210
2023 139 0 3 44 1 8 4 0 199

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 16.0 15.6 15.1
1989 278 1.6 173.7 17.6
1990 275 16.0 17.1 18.9
1991 313 16.7 18.7 16.3
1992 314 21.0 14.9 14.3
1993 334 19.4 17.2 16.5
1994 327 17.5 18.7 15.9
1995 322 21.6 14.9 15.2
1996 322 21.6 14.9 15.2
1997 319 20.5 15.6 18.8
1998 329 21.8 15.1 13.7
1999 325 21.5 15.1 20.9
2000 305 19.5 15.6 23
2001 299 19.5 15.3 22.4
2002 300 18.9 15.9 19.7
2003 300 18.9 15.9 19.7
2004 303 18.9 16.0 17.8
2005 293 18.9 15.5 18.1
2006 253 17.8 14.2 28.9
2007 254 19.4 13.1 29.1
2008 237 20.3 11.7 32.5
2009 243 20.3 12.0 30.9
2010 234 19.8 11.8 34.2
2011 233 16.0 14.5 34.3
2012 227 17.6 12.8 35.2
2013 229 18.3 12.4 43.7
2014 233 15.5 15.0 45.5
2015 229 16.0 14.3 45.4
2016 234 16.0 14.6 41
2017 254 17.0 14.9 42.1
2018 252 13.0 19.3 49.2
2019 262 12.9 20.2 49.6
2020 238 13.9 17.0 52.5
2021 210 13.9 15.1 51.9
2022 210 14.9 14.0 53.8
2023 199 13.4 14.8 52.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 16.0 15.6 15.1
1989 278 1.6 173.7 17.6
1990 275 16.0 17.1 18.9
1991 313 16.7 18.7 16.3
1992 314 21.0 14.9 14.3
1993 334 19.4 17.2 16.5
1994 327 17.5 18.7 15.9
1995 322 21.6 14.9 15.2
1996 322 21.6 14.9 15.2
1997 319 20.5 15.6 18.8
1998 329 21.8 15.1 13.7
1999 325 21.5 15.1 20.9
2000 305 19.5 15.6 23
2001 299 19.5 15.3 22.4
2002 300 18.9 15.9 19.7
2003 300 18.9 15.9 19.7
2004 303 18.9 16.0 17.8
2005 293 18.9 15.5 18.1
2006 253 17.8 14.2 28.9
2007 254 19.4 13.1 29.1
2008 237 20.3 11.7 32.5
2009 243 20.3 12.0 30.9
2010 234 19.8 11.8 34.2
2011 233 16.0 14.5 34.3
2012 227 17.6 12.8 35.2
2013 229 18.3 12.4 43.7
2014 233 15.5 15.0 45.5
2015 229 16.0 14.3 45.4
2016 234 16.0 14.6 41
2017 254 17.0 14.9 42.1
2018 252 13.0 19.3 49.2
2019 262 12.9 20.2 49.6
2020 238 13.9 17.0 52.5
2021 210 13.9 15.1 51.9
2022 210 14.9 14.0 53.8
2023 199 13.4 14.8 52.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $259 (2.5%) $10,157 (97.5%) $10,416

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 200th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 64th of 334 Middle schools
 39.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School)67.273.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District)67.273.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School)54.764.4
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District)54.764.4
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School)72.777.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District)72.777.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School)6076.1
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District)6076.1
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School)67.180.4
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District)67.180.4
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School)65.780.4
 14.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District)65.780.4
 14.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School)69.489.4
 20%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District)69.489.4
 20%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School)80.687.2
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District)80.687.2
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students262199
 24%
African American30
 100%
American Indian01
Asian03
Hispanic5244
 15.4%
Pacific Islander18
 700%
White206139
 32.5%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.6%52.8%
 3.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School

Students who attend Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School usually go on to attend Sibley-Ocheyedan High School

Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School ranks 85th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School are 70% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School.


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