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5.1 avg / 10

Sibley East School District

School District · Arlington, Minnesota

Students: 1,067
Teachers (FTE): 68

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,672

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Sibley East School District?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sibley East School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Sibley East-gaylord Elementary

6.6/10

Gaylord · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Sibley East-arlington Senior High

5.0/10

Arlington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Sibley East Middle School

3.8/10

Arlington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#345 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,672

$1,936 vs Minnesota median

District size

1,067 students

Larger than Minnesota median

The short answer

Sibley East School District ranks #345 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Sibley East School District's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sibley East-gaylord Elementary (6.6/10), Sibley East-arlington Senior High (5.0/10), and Sibley East Middle School (3.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Sibley East School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Sibley East-gaylord Elementary 6.6 / 10
2 Sibley East-arlington Senior High 5.0 / 10
3 Sibley East Middle School 3.8 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sibley East School District

Sibley East School District is a Arlington, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,067 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $12,672 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Sibley East School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sibley East-gaylord Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, Sibley East School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Sibley East School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Sibley East School District with test data.

Schools in Sibley East School District

3 schools

District Details

City
Arlington
Total Enrollment
1,067
Teachers (FTE)
68
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sibley East School District?

Sibley East School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sibley East School District?

The average composite rating for Sibley East School District is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sibley East School District?

Sibley East School District spends $12,672 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sibley East School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sibley East School District is 15.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sibley East School District?

Sibley East-gaylord Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sibley East School District with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in Sibley East School District?

Across schools in Sibley East School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sibley East School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?

Sibley East School District has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
47.1%
ELA Proficiency
56.6%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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