Summary:
The zip code 56479 contains a single middle school, Motley-Staples Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Staples-Motley School District. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently below the state averages in core subjects like Math, Reading, and Science.
Motley-Staples Middle School's Math proficiency rates range from 29.23% to 55.41% across different grade levels, compared to the state averages of 40.1% to 42.94%. Similarly, the school's Reading proficiency rates range from 36.92% to 50%, compared to the state averages of 45.97% to 57.09%. The school's Science proficiency rate of 30.08% is also below the state average of 39.56%. This suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its instructional practices and support for students to raise their academic achievement.
Additionally, the school serves a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with 52.58% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. This socioeconomic factor may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance and may require targeted interventions and support to address the needs of these students. Overall, the data indicates that Motley-Staples Middle School faces some significant challenges in improving student outcomes and may benefit from a closer examination of its instructional strategies and support systems.
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