- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, MN
Sibley East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sibley East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270010200625
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sibley East Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 248
- students enrolled
Sibley East Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sibley East School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270010200625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Sibley East Middle School shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 270010200625 · Arlington, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 20.7:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary (503 students)
Sibley East Middle School shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sibley East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sibley East-Ga
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary
503 students
- Sibley East-Ar
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High
338 students
- This school
Sibley East Middle School
248 students
What this shows Sibley East Middle School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sibley East Middle School compares
Sibley East Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 85% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Sibley East Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Sibley East School District reports $12,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sibley East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sibley East-Arlington Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sibley East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sibley East Middle School
How many students attend Sibley East Middle School?
Sibley East Middle School has 248 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sibley East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sibley East Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 31% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sibley East Middle School?
38.3% of students at Sibley East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sibley East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sibley East Middle School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Arlington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sibley East Middle School?
Sibley East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Sibley East School District?
Besides Sibley East Middle School, Sibley East School District also operates Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary (503 students) and Sibley East-Arlington Senior High (338 students). See the Sibley East School District district page for the complete list.