Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Motley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
2%
Asian
(15-16)2%
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
9%
Black
(15-16)n/a
10%
White
(15-16)87%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Motley Elementary School?
168 students attend Motley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Motley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Motley Elementary School?
Motley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Motley Elementary School offer ?
Motley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Motley Elementary School part of?
Motley Elementary School is part of Staples-Motley School District.
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