Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools

344 8th St
Westbrook, MN 56183-0128
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 497 students in Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
497 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#272 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
46%

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42%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
41%
(21-22)
≥80%
84%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
17.9%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
26%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% White
68%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,340 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,865 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$16,920 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$9 MM
$17,562 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,340
$19,326

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,865
$20,060

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Best Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Washington St
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 274-6111
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
344 8th St
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5450
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools?
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools manages 2 public schools serving 497 students.
What is the rank of Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools?
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools is ranked #292 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools?
68% of Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools?
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,865 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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