Martin County West Junior High School

16 W 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 95 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 45%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Martin County West Junior High School's student population of 95 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
95 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin County West Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin County West Junior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1344 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martin County West Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin County West Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Martin County West Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
89%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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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 #1344 out of 1,860 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 45% 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?
95 students attend Martin County West Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Martin County West Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin County West Junior High School?
Martin County West Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin County West Junior High School offer ?
Martin County West Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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