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Staples-Motley Elementary

Summary:

Staples-Motley Elementary is a public elementary school serving 301 students in grades PK-4 in Staples, Minnesota, which is part of the Staples-Motley School District. While the school has a predominantly white student population, its academic performance on state assessments is generally lower than the state averages and nearby schools like Pillager Elementary and Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary.

Staples-Motley Elementary's proficiency rates in Math and Reading on the MCA-III assessments are below the state averages, with only 54.95% of students proficient or better in Math and 36.36% in Reading. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with white students ranking in the bottom 25% of Minnesota elementary schools, while special education and low socioeconomic status students perform better. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.77% to 60.47% over the past three school years.

Interestingly, Staples-Motley Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 457 out of 820 Minnesota elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 559 out of 881 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's academic performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. The significant differences in performance between the school's student subgroups, particularly the low performance of white students, also indicate potential equity issues that the school and Staples-Motley School District may need to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1025 4th St NE
       Staples, MN  56479-3000

(218) 894-5400

District: Staples-Motley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
559th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,285 Help


Students who attend Staples-Motley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Motley-Staples Middle School
High:    Staples-Motley Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.8%
Hispanic:
5.0%
American Indian:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Staples-Motley Elementary ranks worse than 63.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), Hispanic (5%), American Indian (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Staples-Motley Elementary is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Staples-Motley Elementary is $12,285.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Staples-Motley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Staples-Motley Elementary 559th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Staples-Motley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Staples-Motley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Staples-Motley School District 230th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Staples-Motley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Staples-Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.13 465th 674 31.0%
2004 35.19 525th 676 22.3%
2005 32.92 551st 685 19.6%
2006 40.95 562nd 756 25.7%
2007 50.17 480th 777 38.2%
2008 50.15 475th 781 39.2%
2010 48.76 544th 803 32.3%
2011 42.68 589th 814 27.6%
2012 55.88 457th 820 44.3%
2013 34.89 632nd 824 23.3%
2014 34.35 625th 826 24.3%
2015 48.13 531st 840 36.8%
2016 38.00 613th 848 27.7%
2021 34.39 637th 869 26.7%
2022 38.63 596th 858 30.5%
2023 34.06 607th 845 28.2%
2024 42.77 559th 881 36.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Staples-Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.81 393rd 417 5.8%
2022 33.88 364th 500 27.2%
2023 34.88 365th 524 30.3%
2024 29.57 427th 572 25.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Staples-Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.48 355th 683 48.0%
2022 46.30 368th 663 44.5%
2023 37.96 516th 774 33.3%
2024 66.76 238th 793 70.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Staples-Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.75 605th 783 22.7%
2022 34.19 576th 799 27.9%
2023 22.79 626th 787 20.5%
2024 47.65 469th 809 42.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Staples-Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.08 572nd 784 27.0%
2022 41.11 553rd 808 31.6%
2023 42.59 517th 799 35.3%
2024 38.17 559th 826 32.3%
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Rank History for White students at Staples-Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.98 688th 710 3.1%
2022 13.89 687th 725 5.2%
2023 10.64 681st 712 4.4%
2024 17.13 676th 730 7.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Staples-Motley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 554 3 6 2 9 n/a n/a 0 574
1989 550 7 5 3 10 n/a n/a 0 575
1990 566 4 3 3 6 n/a n/a 0 582
1991 606 3 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 619
1992 584 0 4 1 5 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 562 0 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 568
1994 534 0 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 544
1995 556 3 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 570
1996 556 3 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 570
1997 544 5 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 556
1998 514 3 0 2 3 n/a n/a 13 535
1999 502 6 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 505 6 2 2 7 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 486 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 460 3 1 6 8 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 460 3 1 6 8 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 447 4 4 14 11 n/a n/a 0 480
2005 432 4 5 19 8 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 419 4 5 21 7 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 378 5 5 16 7 n/a n/a 0 411
2008 380 3 5 14 4 n/a n/a 0 406
2009 367 3 6 8 7 n/a n/a 0 391
2010 352 4 5 5 8 n/a n/a 0 374
2011 374 2 4 8 7 0 1 0 396
2012 352 5 2 4 5 0 1 0 369
2013 341 7 4 6 7 0 3 0 368
2014 340 1 3 7 6 0 12 0 369
2015 317 1 1 8 4 0 18 0 349
2016 310 3 1 7 3 0 18 0 342
2017 300 3 3 8 3 0 15 0 332
2018 287 2 5 7 6 1 22 0 330
2019 289 2 7 10 5 0 19 0 332
2020 310 6 6 12 8 0 17 0 359
2021 300 2 6 18 9 0 11 0 346
2022 296 3 6 12 10 1 11 0 339
2023 266 2 3 13 9 0 8 0 301
2024 245 1 0 14 10 0 9 0 279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Staples-Motley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 29.2 19.6 48.1
1989 575 31.8 18.0 42.6
1990 582 33.7 17.2 7.7
1991 619 35.3 17.5 43.6
1992 594 37.7 15.7 39.7
1993 568 36.5 15.6 42.1
1994 544 0.0 0.0 39.9
1995 570 36.8 15.5 43.7
1996 570 36.8 15.5 43.7
1997 556 36.6 15.2 38.3
1998 535 n/a 0.0 42.5
1999 517 39.4 13.1 41
2000 522 40.5 12.9 57.3
2001 491 39.8 12.3 55.6
2002 478 41.2 11.6 58.8
2003 478 41.2 11.6 58.8
2004 480 38.0 12.6 57.7
2005 468 37.6 12.4 59.6
2006 456 35.2 13.0 63.6
2007 411 31.6 13.0 63
2008 406 29.1 14.0 65.5
2009 391 29.4 13.3 62.9
2010 374 29.5 12.6 67.1
2011 396 29.7 13.3 66.2
2012 369 30.8 11.9 64.2
2013 368 32.2 11.4 56.3
2014 369 30.4 12.1 58
2015 349 30.0 11.6 55.9
2016 342 27.0 12.6 57
2017 332 25.7 12.9 63
2018 330 25.1 13.1 60
2019 332 26.2 12.6 57.5
2020 359 32.5 11.0 52.9
2021 346 31.8 10.8 44.5
2022 339 26.4 12.8 42.8
2023 301 24.4 12.3 60.5
2024 279 26.1 10.6 56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Staples-Motley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 29.2 19.6 48.1
1989 575 31.8 18.0 42.6
1990 582 33.7 17.2 7.7
1991 619 35.3 17.5 43.6
1992 594 37.7 15.7 39.7
1993 568 36.5 15.6 42.1
1994 544 0.0 0.0 39.9
1995 570 36.8 15.5 43.7
1996 570 36.8 15.5 43.7
1997 556 36.6 15.2 38.3
1998 535 n/a 0.0 42.5
1999 517 39.4 13.1 41
2000 522 40.5 12.9 57.3
2001 491 39.8 12.3 55.6
2002 478 41.2 11.6 58.8
2003 478 41.2 11.6 58.8
2004 480 38.0 12.6 57.7
2005 468 37.6 12.4 59.6
2006 456 35.2 13.0 63.6
2007 411 31.6 13.0 63
2008 406 29.1 14.0 65.5
2009 391 29.4 13.3 62.9
2010 374 29.5 12.6 67.1
2011 396 29.7 13.3 66.2
2012 369 30.8 11.9 64.2
2013 368 32.2 11.4 56.3
2014 369 30.4 12.1 58
2015 349 30.0 11.6 55.9
2016 342 27.0 12.6 57
2017 332 25.7 12.9 63
2018 330 25.1 13.1 60
2019 332 26.2 12.6 57.5
2020 359 32.5 11.0 52.9
2021 346 31.8 10.8 44.5
2022 339 26.4 12.8 42.8
2023 301 24.4 12.3 60.5
2024 279 26.1 10.6 56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Staples-Motley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,285

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Staples-Motley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Staples-Motley Elementary)60.654.4
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Staples-Motley School District)60.654.4
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Staples-Motley Elementary)3835.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Staples-Motley School District)3835.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students332301
 9.3%
African American22
American Indian59
 80%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic1013
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White289266
 8%
Two or More Races198
 57.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.5%60.5%
 2.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Staples-Motley Elementary

Students who attend Staples-Motley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Motley-Staples Middle School
High : Staples-Motley Senior High

Staples-Motley Elementary ranks 559th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Staples-Motley Elementary.

Students at Staples-Motley Elementary are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.


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