Luverne Middle vs Staples-Motley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 320 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luverne Middle
Luverne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
271 students
Staples-Motley Middle School
Staples · Public middle · Grades 5–8
284 students
| Measure | Luverne Middle Luverne, Minnesota | Staples-Motley Middle School Staples, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 266 | #195 of 266 |
| National rank | #2637 of 15,369 | #7671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 271 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 41% |
| city | Luverne | Staples |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luverne Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 49.9).
- •Luverne Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •Luverne Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Luverne Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 51.8%).
- •Luverne Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Staples-Motley Middle School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 271.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Luverne Middle better than Staples-Motley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Luverne Middle ranks higher (73.5 vs 49.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Luverne Middle and Staples-Motley Middle School?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Luverne and Staples in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luverne Middle: 271. Staples-Motley Middle School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luverne Middle and Staples-Motley Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Luverne Middle is 68th of 266 and Staples-Motley Middle School is 195th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).