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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 888 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
888 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Staples-Motley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 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
0.59
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,139 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,453 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,139
$17,854
Spending / Student
$19,453
$18,580
Best Staples-Motley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Staples-motley Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Centennial Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Staples-motley Elementary 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
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Motley-staples Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Centennial Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Staples-Motley School District?
Staples-Motley School District manages 3 public schools serving 888 students.
What is the rank of Staples-Motley School District?
Staples-Motley School District is ranked #304 out of 522 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?
89% of Staples-Motley School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Staples-Motley School District?
Staples-Motley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Staples-Motley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,453 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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