Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary

344 8th St
Westbrook, MN 56183
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 198 students in grades 7-12, Westbrook-walnut Grove 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : The attendance zone for Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 260.7 square miles in Westbrook, MN. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 23.7 miles away from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary's student population of 198 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

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School Rankings

Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary 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 Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1228 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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30-34%
46%

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40-44%
51%

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20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

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Asian
27%
7%

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Hispanic
7%
12%

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White
64%
60%

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Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
36%
0.52

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≥80%
83.3%

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(22-23)
18.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary's ranking?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is ranked #1228 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary?
The graduation rate of Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary?
198 students attend Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary offer ?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary part of?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is part of Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : The attendance zone for Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 260.7 square miles in Westbrook, MN. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 23.7 miles away from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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