Motley-staples Middle School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(218) 352-6315
Motley-staples Middle School serves 346 students in grades 4-7.
Motley-staples Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Motley-staples Middle School's student population of 346 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-7 |
| Total Students | 346 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Motley-staples Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Motley-staples Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #989 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Staples-Motley School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Motley-staples Middle School is Staples-motley Senior High School (7.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Staples-motley Elementary School (7.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Staples Staples-motley Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 330 students10
7.3 miles
4th St N
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2433 7.3 PK-3 330 - Staples Staples-motley Senior High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 443 students10
7.3 miles
401 Centennial Ln
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431 7.3 8-12 443 - Staples Freshwater Ed. Dist. Alc Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 117 students10
7.4 miles
1830 Airport Rd Ste 2
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 631-3505 7.4 6-12 117 - Pillager Pillager Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 472 students10
8.3 miles
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2110 8.3 PK-4 472 - Pillager Pillager Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 58%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 343 students10
8.3 miles
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3772 8.3 5-8 343
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