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Sibley East Middle School
Middle School · Sibley East School District · Arlington, MN
A middle school in Arlington, MN where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
202 3RD AVENUE NW, Arlington, MN 55307
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sibley East Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sibley East Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average301/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,059
Median home value
$226,800
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sibley East School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,672NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sibley East Middle School is listed in SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sibley East Middle School
Sibley East Middle School is a public middle school in Arlington, MN, part of Sibley East School District, serving approximately 234 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,895 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sibley East Middle School
What grades does Sibley East Middle School serve?
Sibley East Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sibley East Middle School?
Sibley East Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sibley East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sibley East Middle School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sibley East Middle School rank in MN?
Sibley East Middle School ranks #1,895 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sibley East Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sibley East Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sibley East Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sibley East Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sibley East Middle School a charter school?
No, Sibley East Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sibley East Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sibley East Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sibley East Middle School?
47.0% of students at Sibley East Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sibley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (507) 964-2292
- Area population (ZIP 55307)
- 3,236
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55307; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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