For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 291 students in Staples, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Staples, MN is Motley-staples Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staples, MN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Staples have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Staples, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Motley-staples Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Centennial Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Staples, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1100 5th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Mini Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 296-1888
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 296-1888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1100 Fifth St N.e.
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Freshwater Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1100 5th Street Ne Suite 2
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mn Collaborative Online Learning (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 First Street Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Staples, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Staples, MN include Motley-staples Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Staples?
1 public middle schools are located in Staples.
What is the racial composition of students in Staples?
Staples public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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