How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Motley-Staples Middle School | Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Staples, MN | Wadena, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 284 | 159 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 21.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.7% | 34.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Motley-Staples Middle School | Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,990 | $15,095 |
| District | Staples Motley Independent School District 2170 | Wadena-Deer Creek School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Motley-Staples Middle School | Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.1% | 85.5% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Motley-Staples Middle School | Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 282:1 | 154:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.9% | 14.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.