Is Sibley East Middle School a good school?

Sibley East Middle School ranks 224 th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sibley East Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Sibley East Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sibley East Middle School?

Students at Sibley East Middle School are 65% White, 31% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Sibley East Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sibley East Middle School usually go on to attend Sibley East-Arlington Senior High

Sibley East Middle School

Summary:

Sibley East Middle School is a public middle school in Arlington, Minnesota, serving 253 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the GFW Public Schools district, which is ranked 255 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sibley East Middle School stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (30.83%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 6.4% to 24.77% Hispanic. Academically, the school's math and science proficiency rates are lower than the state averages and nearby high-performing schools like Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School and Belle Plaine Junior High. However, Sibley East's reading proficiency rates are higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.28% to 49.8% over the past three years.

Sibley East Middle School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from a high of 239 out of 516 Minnesota middle schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 377 out of 520 in 2021-2022, before improving slightly to 224 out of 545 in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students, Hispanic students, and special education students performing better than the overall school ranking. While Sibley East lags behind some of its higher-performing neighbors, it still outperforms the lower-performing GSL Junior High School. Addressing the school's areas of concern, such as math and science proficiency, could help Sibley East Middle School improve its overall standing and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

202 3rd Avenue NW
Arlington, MN 55307-8888

(507) 964-2292

District: Sibley East School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
224^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,673

Students who attend Sibley East Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sibley East-Arlington Senior High

Feeder schools for Sibley East Middle School:

Elementary:

Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.8%

Hispanic:

30.8%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sibley East Middle School ranks better than 58.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.8%), Hispanic (30.8%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sibley East Middle School is 20.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sibley East Middle School is $10,673.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sibley East Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sibley East Middle School 224^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Sibley East Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Sibley East School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sibley East School District 255^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sibley East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	43.37	278^th	387	28.2%
2005	28.92	330^th	396	16.7%
2006	42.04	291^st	406	28.3%
2007	43.19	274^th	403	32.0%
2008	37.58	310^th	409	24.2%
2010	57.67	212^th	454	53.3%
2011	58.45	203^rd	478	57.5%
2012	62.63	188^th	469	59.9%
2013	43.18	309^th	488	36.7%
2014	41.18	319^th	490	34.9%
2015	53.48	239^th	516	53.7%
2016	37.16	348^th	508	31.5%
2017	48.95	287^th	523	45.1%
2018	46.56	313^th	518	39.6%
2019	40.32	343^rd	533	35.6%
2021	36.05	343^rd	521	34.2%
2022	29.79	377^th	520	27.5%
2023	49.03	265^th	529	49.9%
2024	56.66	224^th	545	58.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sibley East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.26	51^st	109	53.2%
2019	30.26	100^th	120	16.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sibley East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	38.05	164^th	253	35.2%
2019	32.06	205^th	282	27.3%
2021	61.08	74^th	260	71.5%
2022	60.23	91^st	288	68.4%
2023	54.25	118^th	298	60.4%
2024	52.46	129^th	307	58.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sibley East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	32.46	303^rd	401	24.4%
2019	27.74	325^th	415	21.7%
2021	31.50	295^th	399	26.1%
2022	38.69	255^th	404	36.9%
2023	44.57	249^th	459	45.8%
2024	60.82	148^th	473	68.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Sibley East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	49.01	242^nd	436	44.5%
2019	52.85	219^th	439	50.1%
2021	25.91	352^nd	443	20.5%
2022	22.76	380^th	467	18.6%
2023	34.76	324^th	455	28.8%
2024	47.12	252^nd	474	46.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Sibley East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	39.24	308^th	438	29.7%
2019	27.04	352^nd	454	22.5%
2021	43.26	255^th	437	41.6%
2022	35.06	321^st	476	32.6%
2023	56.48	186^th	464	59.9%
2024	59.62	172^nd	479	64.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sibley East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	47.49	77^th	163	52.8%
2019	36.04	107^th	171	37.4%
2021	30.76	121^st	156	22.4%
2022	35.27	122^nd	188	35.1%
2023	31.94	125^th	178	29.8%
2024	54.98	68^th	186	63.4%

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Rank History for White students at Sibley East Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	40.96	282^nd	428	34.1%
2019	35.26	303^rd	428	29.2%
2021	33.47	286^th	422	32.2%
2022	22.26	370^th	438	15.5%
2023	54.28	193^rd	436	55.7%
2024	49.02	213^th	440	51.6%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sibley East Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	406	0	4	20	1	n/a	n/a	431
1996	406	0	4	20	1	n/a	n/a	431
1998	286	2	2	27	1	n/a	n/a	318
1999	266	2	2	26	0	n/a	n/a	296
2000	281	4	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	312
2001	289	2	4	27	0	n/a	n/a	322
2002	275	2	6	31	0	n/a	n/a	314
2003	275	2	6	31	0	n/a	n/a	314
2004	264	3	7	40	0	n/a	n/a	314
2005	251	3	6	55	0	n/a	n/a	315
2006	239	2	3	80	0	n/a	n/a	324
2007	226	1	5	71	1	n/a	n/a	304
2008	226	1	3	60	0	n/a	n/a	290
2009	206	1	4	66	0	n/a	n/a	277
2010	200	2	5	65	0	n/a	n/a	272
2011	211	0	3	51	0	1	0	266
2012	214	1	1	48	0	2	1	267
2013	233	2	2	53	0	1	2	293
2014	211	4	3	74	1	1	2	296
2015	223	2	4	75	1	0	3	308
2016	198	2	3	70	0	0	5	278
2017	207	1	3	80	0	0	6	297
2018	184	2	4	105	0	0	11	306
2019	173	6	3	102	0	0	10	294
2020	166	6	3	93	1	0	9	278
2021	166	6	1	81	0	0	10	264
2022	166	0	1	69	1	0	7	244
2023	164	0	1	78	0	0	10	253

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 East Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	431	21.1	20.4	13
1996	431	21.1	20.4	13
1998	318	n/a	0.0	11.3
1999	296	25.1	11.8	11.1
2000	312	21.4	14.6	19.6
2001	322	18.7	17.2	18.3
2002	314	19.9	15.8	24.8
2003	314	19.9	15.8	24.8
2004	314	21.9	14.3	25.5
2005	315	19.4	16.2	29.2
2006	324	20.6	15.7	34.9
2007	304	21.7	14.0	33.2
2008	290	19.1	15.2	38.3
2009	277	20.2	13.7	40.8
2010	272	20.5	13.2	48.5
2011	266	18.7	14.2	39.8
2012	267	18.5	14.4	39.3
2013	293	18.4	15.8	39.9
2014	296	19.0	15.5	44.3
2015	308	18.0	17.1	42.9
2016	278	18.0	15.4	42.1
2017	297	18.9	15.7	39.4
2018	306	20.6	14.8	43.8
2019	294	20.2	14.5	41.8
2020	278	14.9	18.6	42.1
2021	264	12.4	21.2	34.5
2022	244	13.1	18.5	28.3
2023	253	12.4	20.2	49.8

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 East Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	431	21.1	20.4	13
1996	431	21.1	20.4	13
1998	318	n/a	0.0	11.3
1999	296	25.1	11.8	11.1
2000	312	21.4	14.6	19.6
2001	322	18.7	17.2	18.3
2002	314	19.9	15.8	24.8
2003	314	19.9	15.8	24.8
2004	314	21.9	14.3	25.5
2005	315	19.4	16.2	29.2
2006	324	20.6	15.7	34.9
2007	304	21.7	14.0	33.2
2008	290	19.1	15.2	38.3
2009	277	20.2	13.7	40.8
2010	272	20.5	13.2	48.5
2011	266	18.7	14.2	39.8
2012	267	18.5	14.4	39.3
2013	293	18.4	15.8	39.9
2014	296	19.0	15.5	44.3
2015	308	18.0	17.1	42.9
2016	278	18.0	15.4	42.1
2017	297	18.9	15.7	39.4
2018	306	20.6	14.8	43.8
2019	294	20.2	14.5	41.8
2020	278	14.9	18.6	42.1
2021	264	12.4	21.2	34.5
2022	244	13.1	18.5	28.3
2023	253	12.4	20.2	49.8

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 East Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,673

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sibley East Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 343^rd of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 265^th of 529 Middle schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Sibley East Middle School)	40	35	5%
6th Grade Math (Sibley East School District)	40	35	5%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Sibley East Middle School)	60.4	46.9	13.5%
6th Grade Reading (Sibley East School District)	60.4	46.9	13.5%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Sibley East Middle School)	39.6	30.6	9%
7th Grade Math (Sibley East School District)	39.6	30.6	9%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Sibley East Middle School)	50.5	42.5	8%
7th Grade Reading (Sibley East School District)	50.5	42.5	8%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Sibley East Middle School)	36.6	28.4	8.2%
8th Grade Math (Sibley East School District)	36.6	28.4	8.2%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Sibley East Middle School)	51.6	43.5	8.1%
8th Grade Reading (Sibley East School District)	51.6	43.5	8.1%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Sibley East Middle School)	28.3	23.5	4.7%
8th Grade Science (Sibley East School District)	28.3	23.5	4.7%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	294	253	13.9%
African American	6	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	102	78	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	173	164	5.2%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.8%	49.8%	8%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Sibley East Middle School	Public	6-8	202 3rd Avenue NW	Arlington	55307	Sibley County	Sibley East School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 964-2292	253	12	20.2	49.8%	164 (64.8%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (30.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	56.7	224^th of 545 public middle schools	58.9%		49	265^th of 529 public middle schools	49.9%	41		28.6	35.6	28.6	31.3		54.3	51.2	55.7	53.5		23.9	23.9	$10,673
GSL Junior High School	Public	7-8	1621 16th St E	Glencoe	55336	McLeod County	Glencoe-Silver Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 864-2456	222	6	37.4	47.7%	156 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	43.3	318^th of 545 public middle schools	41.7%		28	396^th of 529 public middle schools	25.1%	78			30.5	35.9	33.2			45.3	34.0	39.6		15.2	15.2	$8,253
SWWC Alternative Learning Center Midlevel - Glencoe	Public	7-8	2391 Hennepin Ave N	Glencoe	55336	McLeod County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 360-1876	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School	Public	6-8	901 E Ferry St	Le Sueur	56058	Le Sueur County	Le Sueur-Henderson School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 665-5800	244	15	16.2	34.0%	198 (81.1%)	4 (1.6%)	33 (13.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	84.2	55^th of 545 public middle schools	89.9%		71.7	115^th of 529 public middle schools	78.3%	60		57.7	57.7	76.0	63.6		70.5	51.3	57.3	59.7		32.0	32.0	$8,210
Central Middle	Public	6-8	531 Morse St	Norwood Young America	55368	Carver County	Central Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 467-7000	203	12	16.3	27.1%	171 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.4%)	60.3	193^rd of 545 public middle schools	64.6%		63.5	172^nd of 529 public middle schools	67.5%	21		37.7	55.1	30.9	41.3		59.4	61.4	27.9	49.8		26.5	26.5	$9,965
GFW Middle School	Public	5-8	1001 N Cottonwood St	Winthrop	55396	Sibley County	GFW Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 647-5382	187	7	26.7	58.8%	140 (74.9%)	1 (0.5%)	39 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	52.3	252^nd of 545 public middle schools	53.8%		37	345^th of 529 public middle schools	34.8%	93	23.5	15.4	40.9	32.7	29.0	62.9	48.7	52.3	50.0	52.9	50.0	21.2	32.6
Belle Plaine Junior High	Public	7-8	220 S Market St	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 873-2403	244	11	22.0	24.6%	202 (82.8%)	6 (2.5%)	19 (7.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.7%)	69.3	144^th of 545 public middle schools	73.6%		41.4	317^th of 529 public middle schools	40.1%	173			47.9	43.5	45.7			44.1	49.6	46.8		33.9	33.9	$7,440

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