Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Staples-motley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Staples-motley Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Staples-motley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Staples-motley Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Staples-motley Elementary School is ranked #997 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Staples-motley Elementary School often compared to?
Staples-motley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nisswa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Staples-motley Elementary School?
301 students attend Staples-motley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Staples-motley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Staples-motley Elementary School?
Staples-motley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Staples-motley Elementary School offer ?
Staples-motley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Staples-motley Elementary School part of?
Staples-motley Elementary School is part of Staples-Motley School District.
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