Serving 282 students in grades 5-8, Motley-staples Middle 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 is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Motley-staples Middle School's student population of 282 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Motley-staples Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Motley-staples Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1265 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 is Motley-staples Middle School's ranking?
Motley-staples Middle School is ranked #1265 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Motley-staples Middle School?
282 students attend Motley-staples Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Motley-staples Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Motley-staples Middle School?
Motley-staples Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Motley-staples Middle School offer ?
Motley-staples Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Motley-staples Middle School part of?
Motley-staples Middle School is part of Staples-Motley School District.
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