Minnewaska Area Intermediate School vs Staples-Motley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
Glenwood · Public middle · Grades 4–6
295 students
Staples-Motley Middle School
Staples · Public middle · Grades 5–8
284 students
| Measure | Minnewaska Area Intermediate School Glenwood, Minnesota | Staples-Motley Middle School Staples, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 266 | #195 of 266 |
| National rank | #3435 of 15,369 | #7671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 295 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| city | Glenwood | Staples |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minnewaska Area Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 49.9).
- •Minnewaska Area Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Minnewaska Area Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Minnewaska Area Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 51.8%).
- •Staples-Motley Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 26.8).
- •Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 284.
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 Minnewaska Area Intermediate School better than Staples-Motley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Minnewaska Area Intermediate School ranks higher (69.6 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 Minnewaska Area Intermediate School and Staples-Motley Middle School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Staples in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School: 295. Staples-Motley Middle School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minnewaska Area Intermediate School and Staples-Motley Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is 99th of 266 and Staples-Motley Middle School is 195th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).