Martin County West Senior High

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Martin County West Senior High ranks 312 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Martin County West Senior High is a public high school located in Sherburn, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 224 students. The school is part of the Southern Plains Education Coop., which is ranked 239 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Martin County West Senior High had a strong performance in the past, with a 5-star rating in 2016-2017, its ranking and test scores have declined over the years, indicating a need for improvement in the school's academic programs. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.52%) compared to the state average, and it struggles with the performance of male students and white students, ranking in the bottom third of Minnesota high schools for these subgroups. Additionally, the school's test scores in Math, Reading, and Science are consistently below the state averages, with only 20.69% of students proficient or better in Math and 50% proficient or better in Reading for the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Truman Secondary and Jackson County Central Senior High, Martin County West Senior High generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores and SchoolDigger rankings. The school's high graduation rate is commendable, but the relatively high dropout rate is a concern and may require further investigation into the underlying causes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

16 W 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171-8888

(507) 764-4671

District: Martin County West School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
312^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,005

Feeder schools for Martin County West Senior High:

Elementary:	Sherburn Elementary
	Trimont Elementary
Middle:	Martin County West Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Martin County West Senior High ranks worse than 65% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Martin County West Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin County West Senior High is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Martin County West Senior High employs 13.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin County West Senior High is $16,005.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Martin County West Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin County West Senior High 312^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Martin County West Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Martin County West School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin County West School District 239^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Martin County West Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Martin County West Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	81.33	38^th	433	91.2%
2005	75.80	102^nd	452	77.4%
2006	61.55	217^th	450	51.8%
2007	54.59	262^nd	463	43.4%
2008	46.58	316^th	460	31.3%
2010	57.53	281^st	540	48.0%
2011	58.76	280^th	545	48.6%
2012	50.10	335^th	539	37.8%
2013	68.85	165^th	534	69.1%
2014	70.34	145^th	483	70.0%
2015	81.20	67^th	504	86.7%
2016	78.24	90^th	489	81.6%
2017	87.44	33^rd	489	93.3%
2018	76.38	112^th	494	77.3%
2019	74.68	118^th	492	76.0%
2021	63.57	169^th	428	60.5%
2022	50.64	260^th	472	44.9%
2023	69.74	129^th	476	72.9%
2024	40.41	312^th	480	35.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Martin County West Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	96.47	3^rd	220	98.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin County West Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	85.35	36^th	374	90.4%
2019	76.83	67^th	370	81.9%
2021	86.21	18^th	270	93.3%
2022	38.05	198^th	312	36.5%
2023	62.41	127^th	393	67.7%
2024	55.62	171^st	389	56.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Martin County West Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.46	108^th	395	72.7%
2019	68.58	119^th	401	70.3%
2021	68.25	99^th	339	70.8%
2022	60.99	162^nd	388	58.2%
2023	65.28	121^st	396	69.4%
2024	39.50	263^rd	403	34.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Martin County West Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.33	115^th	398	71.1%
2019	71.13	104^th	411	74.7%
2021	48.24	193^rd	351	45.0%
2022	35.74	286^th	403	29.0%
2023	62.72	138^th	398	65.3%
2024	28.87	305^th	405	24.7%

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Rank History for White students at Martin County West Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	67.37	140^th	414	66.2%
2019	67.11	132^nd	412	68.0%
2021	52.22	191^st	364	47.5%
2022	34.40	296^th	401	26.2%
2023	63.44	137^th	398	65.6%
2024	24.58	336^th	402	16.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Martin County West Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	300	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	300
1994	297	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	299
1995	332	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	334
1996	332	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	334
1997	330	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	335
1998	351	1	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	359
1999	326	1	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	335
2000	329	1	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	338
2001	329	0	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	336
2002	327	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	333
2003	327	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	333
2004	310	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	314
2005	305	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	312
2006	306	5	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	318
2007	298	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	305
2008	295	6	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	305
2009	281	5	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	291
2010	271	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	278
2011	233	3	3	4	0	0	0	243
2012	238	1	1	10	0	0	0	250
2013	241	1	2	7	0	0	0	251
2014	238	2	2	10	0	0	0	252
2015	249	2	0	15	2	0	1	269
2016	238	1	1	14	3	0	1	258
2017	231	1	2	12	4	0	1	251
2018	213	1	2	13	4	0	2	235
2019	204	1	1	9	2	0	3	220
2020	204	3	1	11	2	0	2	223
2021	197	4	0	11	1	0	1	214
2022	217	3	0	11	2	0	5	238
2023	205	3	0	8	3	0	5	224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Martin County West Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	300	20.2	14.9	15.7
1994	299	19.6	15.3	15.7
1995	334	22.3	15.0	13.5
1996	334	22.3	15.0	13.5
1997	335	22.7	14.8	14.3
1998	359	n/a	0.0	15
1999	335	27.4	12.2	14.9
2000	338	22.0	15.4	22.5
2001	336	22.1	15.2	20.8
2002	333	22.0	15.1	28.2
2003	333	22.0	15.1	28.2
2004	314	21.2	14.8	27.4
2005	312	20.8	15.0	33.7
2006	318	20.1	15.8	30.8
2007	305	20.0	15.3	29.5
2008	305	18.8	16.2	30.5
2009	291	19.1	15.2	32.3
2010	278	18.9	14.6	29.1
2011	243	16.9	14.3	30
2012	250	15.8	15.7	34.4
2013	251	15.4	16.2	33.9
2014	252	18.5	13.6	34.5
2015	269	19.0	14.1	33.1
2016	258	19.0	13.5	29.1
2017	251	17.9	14.0	28.7
2018	235	17.4	13.4	32.8
2019	220	16.6	13.2	33.6
2020	223	18.0	12.3	29.6
2021	214	14.0	15.2	31.8
2022	238	14.2	16.6	33.2
2023	224	13.2	16.8	47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Martin County West Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	300	20.2	14.9	15.7
1994	299	19.6	15.3	15.7
1995	334	22.3	15.0	13.5
1996	334	22.3	15.0	13.5
1997	335	22.7	14.8	14.3
1998	359	n/a	0.0	15
1999	335	27.4	12.2	14.9
2000	338	22.0	15.4	22.5
2001	336	22.1	15.2	20.8
2002	333	22.0	15.1	28.2
2003	333	22.0	15.1	28.2
2004	314	21.2	14.8	27.4
2005	312	20.8	15.0	33.7
2006	318	20.1	15.8	30.8
2007	305	20.0	15.3	29.5
2008	305	18.8	16.2	30.5
2009	291	19.1	15.2	32.3
2010	278	18.9	14.6	29.1
2011	243	16.9	14.3	30
2012	250	15.8	15.7	34.4
2013	251	15.4	16.2	33.9
2014	252	18.5	13.6	34.5
2015	269	19.0	14.1	33.1
2016	258	19.0	13.5	29.1
2017	251	17.9	14.0	28.7
2018	235	17.4	13.4	32.8
2019	220	16.6	13.2	33.6
2020	223	18.0	12.3	29.6
2021	214	14.0	15.2	31.8
2022	238	14.2	16.6	33.2
2023	224	13.2	16.8	47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Martin County West Senior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,005

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin County West Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 118^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 129^th of 476 High schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Martin County West Senior High)	69.6	55.7	13.8%
10th Grade Reading (Martin County West School District)	69.6	55.7	13.8%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Martin County West Senior High)	40.4	32.6	7.7%
11th Grade Math (Martin County West School District)	40.4	32.6	7.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Martin County West Senior High)	68.9	46.7	22.2%
End of Course Science (Martin County West School District)	68.9	46.7	22.2%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	220	224	1.8%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	204	205	0.5%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.6%	47.8%	14.1%

Schools Near Martin County West Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Martin County West Senior High	Public	9-12	16 W 5th St	Sherburn	56171	Martin County	Martin County West School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 764-4671	224	13	16.8	47.8%	205 (91.5%)	3 (1.3%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	40.4	312^th of 480 public high schools	35.0%		69.7	129^th of 476 public high schools	72.9%	183			20.7	20.7			50.0	50.0		26.2	26.2	$16,005
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.	Public	8-12	1200 North Park Street	Fairmont	56031	Martin County	Southern Plains Education Coop.	No	No	No	No	(507) 238-1472	59	5	11.1	88.1%	45 (76.3%)	3 (5.1%)	10 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	3.1	478^th of 480 public high schools	0.4%		6.9	443^rd of 476 public high schools	6.9%	35			0.0	0.0			0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0
Jackson County Central Senior High	Public	9-12	1128 N Hwy	Jackson	56143	Jackson County	Jackson County Central School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 847-5310	340	13	26.0	38.2%	285 (83.8%)	6 (1.8%)	28 (8.2%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	64.7	174^th of 480 public high schools	63.8%		16.3	403^rd of 476 public high schools	15.3%	229			37.3	37.3			54.1	54.1		38.7	38.7	$12,496
Jackson County Central Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	1128 North Highway	Jackson	56143	Jackson County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 847-5310	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fairmont Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	900 Johnson St	Fairmont	56031	Martin County	Fairmont Area School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 238-4411	859	45	19.0	49.2%	652 (75.9%)	6 (0.7%)	165 (19.2%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.3%)	61.6	198^th of 480 public high schools	58.8%		60.8	190^th of 476 public high schools	60.1%	8	31.2	37.2	37.8	35.5	35.8	33.9	47.3	39.7	22.5	42.1	33.3	$13,184
Truman Secondary	Public	7-12	401 E 1st St S	Truman	56088	Martin County	Truman Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 776-2111	88	8	11.4	63.6%	79 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.8%)	41.4	305^th of 480 public high schools	36.5%		20.5	394^th of 476 public high schools	17.2%	89	37.5	27.8	6.3	24.0	37.5	55.6	64.3	52.1	44.4	30.0	35.4	$15,751
Granada Huntley East Chain High School	Public	9-12	300 Reynolds St	Granada	56039	Martin County	Granada Huntley East Chain	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 447-2211	97	6	15.9	49.5%	94 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	46.6	278^th of 480 public high schools	42.1%		37.5	326^th of 476 public high schools	31.5%	48			11.8	11.8			56.0	56.0		33.3	33.3	$29,025

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