Sibley in the Top 15%

Last Tuesday, Sibley school was noted as being in the top 15% of schools in the state under the new Multiple Measurement Rating, or MMR.  This new system includes how well schools do at closing the achievement gap among demographic groups in reading and math.  It also takes into consideration student individual growth over several years.  Under No Child Left Behind, individual growth over a year or several, although very important, was not a consideration for schools making AYP or not.  The goal was that everyone was to be proficient by 2014.  Although a great goal, it had its flaws, which is why Minnesota sought the waiver and a new way of looking at school progress.  For further information on the MMR, or to find out how other schools in the state ranked, please read the story by the Albert Lea Tribune here, or the Minneapolis Star here.  Our score of 74 is a result of the last two years of our assessment data.  In late July or August, the 2012 data will be added.  We are proud of our achievement and our students, but recognize that improvement in teaching and learning is ongoing.