Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sibley East-arlington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
28%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Sibley East-arlington Elementary School?
254 students attend Sibley East-arlington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sibley East-arlington Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sibley East-arlington Elementary School?
Sibley East-arlington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sibley East-arlington Elementary School offer ?
Sibley East-arlington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sibley East-arlington Elementary School part of?
Sibley East-arlington Elementary School is part of Sibley East School District.
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