Best Public Schools in Zip Code 55307

The 55307 zip code area is home to two schools - Sibley East-Arlington Senior High and Sibley East Middle School, both part of the Sibley East School District. While the middle school appears to be the stronger performer, the high school faces some challenges, particularly in math proficiency.

Sibley East Middle School has a higher statewide ranking and rating compared to the high school, as well as stronger proficiency rates on MCA-III tests in both math and reading. In contrast, Sibley East-Arlington Senior High has relatively low math proficiency, with only 15.63% of 11th graders and 15.63% of all grades combined scoring proficient or better on the MCA-III math test, significantly below the state average.

Both schools serve lower-income communities, with around 45% or more of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The Sibley East School District as a whole is ranked 216 out of 446 districts in Minnesota, suggesting the district may be performing around the state average. While the middle school appears to be a stronger performer, the high school's low math proficiency rates are a concern and an area for potential improvement.