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 13:1.
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
13:1
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%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 13:1.
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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