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Sibley Elementary is a public elementary school in Albert Lea, Minnesota, serving 282 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Albert Lea Public School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sibley Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 55.32% White, 16.31% Hispanic, and 19.5% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is generally below the state and district averages. For example, only 28.79% of Sibley students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 45.47% statewide and 31.46% in the Albert Lea district. Interestingly, Sibley's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students have performed better, ranking 225 out of 249 and 42 out of 276 Minnesota elementary schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, the school's White, female, and low-socioeconomic status students have struggled, ranking in the bottom third of Minnesota elementary schools.
Sibley Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from a high of 121 out of 840 Minnesota elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 655 out of 881 in 2023-2024. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.73% in 2020-2021 to 64.54% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. While Sibley's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Lakeview Elementary and United South Central Elementary, have significantly higher academic achievement.
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