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Staples-motley Elementary
Elementary School · Staples-motley School District · Staples, MN
An elementary school in Staples, MN where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1025 4TH ST NE, Staples, MN 56479
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Staples-motley Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Staples-motley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,709/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Staples), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,009
Median home value
$177,500
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56479; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Area SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 79 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Staples-motley School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Staples-motley Elementary is listed in STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Staples-motley Elementary
Staples-motley Elementary is a public elementary school in Staples, MN, part of Staples-motley School District, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,480 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Staples-motley Elementary
What grades does Staples-motley Elementary serve?
Staples-motley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Staples-motley Elementary?
Staples-motley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staples-motley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Staples-motley Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Staples-motley Elementary rank in MN?
Staples-motley Elementary ranks #1,480 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Staples-motley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Staples-motley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Staples-motley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Staples-motley Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Staples-motley Elementary a charter school?
No, Staples-motley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Staples-motley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Staples-motley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Staples-motley Elementary?
56.6% of students at Staples-motley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Todd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (218) 894-5400
- Area population (ZIP 56479)
- 5,018
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56479; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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