Staples-Motley School District

The Staples-Motley School District in Minnesota consists of three schools: Staples-Motley Senior High School, Staples-Motley Elementary School, and Motley-Staples Middle School. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some notable differences in student demographics and academic performance across the schools.

Staples-Motley Senior High School stands out with its impressive 95.4% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and a relatively low 4.5% dropout rate. The school's performance on MCA-III tests is generally on par or slightly above the district and state averages, particularly in science where they exceed the state average. In contrast, Staples-Motley Elementary School shines with its strong performance on MCA-III math tests, with 54.95% of students proficient or better, compared to the district average of 39.57% and the state average of 45.47%.

The schools in the district exhibit varying free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 36.12% at Staples-Motley Senior High School to 60.47% at Staples-Motley Elementary School, suggesting differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. Additionally, the district's predominantly white student population, ranging from 86.44% to 88.96% across the schools, may indicate a lack of racial diversity, which could be an area for further exploration and potential improvement.