Sibley East Middle School

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
202 3RD AVENUE NW
ARLINGTON, MN 55307
253 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sibley East Middle School, located in Arlington, Minnesota, serves as a vital component of the Sibley East Public School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The middle school environment is designed to foster both academic growth and personal development, providing students with a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging exploration through various extracurricular activities and elective courses.

The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with students to address their evolving social, emotional, and academic needs. By leveraging its position within the Arlington community, Sibley East Middle School emphasizes the values of citizenship, responsibility, and lifelong learning. Through a blend of classroom instruction, collaborative projects, and school-wide events, the staff strives to prepare students for future success, ensuring they are well-equipped with the skills and confidence required to excel as they move toward their high school years.
253
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    164 (64.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    78 (30.8 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)964-2292
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 89
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 93
Gender Ratio