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Best Schools in Staples, MN
Staples, MN has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,914 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Staples meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Staples, MN
The top high schools in Staples, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staples-motley Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Bertha Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 220 Students
3. Pine River-backus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
4. Verndale Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in Staples, MN
The top middle schools in Staples, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Motley-staples Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Staples, MN
The top elementary schools in Staples, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bertha Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
2. Staples-motley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
3. Pine River-backus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students
4. Verndale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
5. Sacred Heart Area School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart Area School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Staples, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Staples, MN has a total population of 5,019 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Staples, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Staples, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Staples, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Staples, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Staples, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Staples, MN
How many schools are in Staples, MN?
Staples, MN has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,914 students in total.
How do schools in Staples perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Staples score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Staples meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Staples?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Staples
3 of 3 schools in Staples carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Staples. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.