MOTLEY-STAPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL

STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
401 CENTENNIAL LANE
STAPLES, MN 56479
295 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Motley-Staples Middle School, located in Motley, Minnesota, is a key component of the Staples-Motley School District (ISD 2170). The school serves students in the middle grade levels, acting as an educational bridge between elementary and high school. Its location in the heart of the community emphasizes the district's commitment to providing accessible, localized education for families in the region, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student development during the formative adolescent years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of middle schoolers, offering a mix of core subjects and exploratory electives. By operating within the Staples-Motley district, the school benefits from a collaborative educational approach that aims to prepare students for the transition to Staples-Motley High School. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources on the district's official website at http://www.isd2170.k12.mn.us.
295
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    255 (86.4 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (5.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)894-5400
Website: http://www.isd2170.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 91
Grade 6 65
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 74
Gender Ratio