Serving 85 students in grades 7-12, Norman County West Secondary 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 was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
12%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
White
72%
60%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
13%
8%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Norman County West School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norman County West Secondary?
The graduation rate of Norman County West Secondary is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Norman County West Secondary?
85 students attend Norman County West Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Norman County West Secondary students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norman County West Secondary?
Norman County West Secondary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norman County West Secondary offer ?
Norman County West Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Norman County West Secondary part of?
Norman County West Secondary is part of Norman County West School District.
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