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Staples-Motley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 931 students in Staples-Motley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Staples-Motley School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
931 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Staples-Motley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#300 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.58
# American Indian Students
21 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
6 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
819 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
88%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
60
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
81
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,301 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,554 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,301
$17,860
Spending / Student
$18,554
$18,586
Best Staples-Motley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Staples-motley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Centennial Ln
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Staples-motley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 4th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Motley-staples Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Centennial Lane
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Staples-Motley School District?
Staples-Motley School District manages 3 public schools serving 931 students.
What is the rank of Staples-Motley School District?
Staples-Motley School District is ranked #304 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Staples-Motley School District?
88% of Staples-Motley School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Staples-Motley School District?
Staples-Motley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Staples-Motley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,554 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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