Serving 183 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 45%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary's student population of 183 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary 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 Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1293 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
28%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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 #1293 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 84%.
How many students attend Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary?
183 students attend Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary students are White, 28% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary offer ?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary part of?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is part of Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools School District.
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