Summary:
The Sibley East School District has only one elementary school, Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students. While the school's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels performing better than others in Math and Reading, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may indicate smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary's academic performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 378 out of 858 Minnesota elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 491 out of 881 in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science are below the state averages for all grades, with the exception of 4th-grade Math and 5th-grade Science, where the school's performance is closer to or exceeds the state average.
The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary suggests that the school may face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, which can impact academic achievement. However, the school's strengths, such as its 4th-grade Math and 5th-grade Science performance, indicate that there are areas where the school is performing well and could serve as a foundation for improvement efforts. Addressing the school's academic disparities and supporting its economically disadvantaged students could be key priorities for the Sibley East School District.
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