Summary:
The Staples-Motley School District has one elementary school, Staples-Motley Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 and has a total enrollment of 301 students. The school's performance data, student demographics, and other key metrics indicate both strengths and areas for potential improvement.
Staples-Motley Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 88.37% of students identifying as white. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the MCA-III Math and Reading assessments, is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates of 54.95% in Math and 36.36% in Reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.47% in the 2022-2023 school year.
Despite these challenges, Staples-Motley Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 12.3 to 1, which is slightly lower than the state average. However, the school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, has declined over the past few years, going from a 2-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 1-star rating in 2022-2023. This suggests that the district may need to focus on improving curriculum, instruction, and targeted interventions to support student learning and address the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's population.
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