Serving 101 students in grades 7-8, Martin County West Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin County West Junior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Sherburn, MN, covering approximately 280.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin County West Junior High School's student population of 101 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martin County West Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin County West Junior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin County West Junior High School's ranking?
Martin County West Junior High School is ranked #1301 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Martin County West Junior High School?
101 students attend Martin County West Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Martin County West Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin County West Junior High School?
Martin County West Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Martin County West Junior High School offer ?
Martin County West Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin County West Junior High School part of?
Martin County West Junior High School is part of Martin County West School District.
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