Staples-Motley Middle School vs Waseca Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 271 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Staples-Motley Middle School
Staples · Public middle · Grades 5–8
284 students
Waseca Junior High
Waseca · Public middle · Grades 7–8
280 students
| Measure | Staples-Motley Middle School Staples, Minnesota | Waseca Junior High Waseca, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 266 | #190 of 266 |
| National rank | #7671 of 15,369 | #7027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 284 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| city | Staples | Waseca |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waseca Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 49.9).
- •Waseca Junior High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Waseca Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 51.8%).
- •Staples-Motley Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.7).
- •Staples-Motley Middle School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 280.
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 Staples-Motley Middle School better than Waseca Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Waseca Junior High ranks higher (52.9 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 Staples-Motley Middle School and Waseca Junior High?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Staples and Waseca in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Staples-Motley Middle School: 284. Waseca Junior High: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Staples-Motley Middle School and Waseca Junior High rank in Minnesota?
Staples-Motley Middle School is 195th of 266 and Waseca Junior High is 190th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).