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Sibley East School District

202 3rd Ave Nw
Arlington, MN 55307-2208
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Sibley East School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,067 students in Sibley East School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sibley East School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,067 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sibley East School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#290 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
46%
44%
51%
31%
41%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
31%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
64%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,052 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,663 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,052
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,663
$18,580

Best Sibley East School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625 Harvey Drive
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 3rd Ave Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Sibley East Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 3rd Avenue Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sibley East School District?
Sibley East School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,067 students.
What is the rank of Sibley East School District?
Sibley East School District is ranked #317 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sibley East School District?
64% of Sibley East School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sibley East School District?
Sibley East School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Sibley East School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,663 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,067 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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