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Martin County West Junior High

Summary:

Martin County West Junior High is a public middle school located in Sherburn, Minnesota, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 95 students. The school is part of the Martin County West School District, which is ranked 239 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Martin County West Junior High has a predominantly white student population, with 88.42% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average of 65.5%. The school's performance in MCA-III Math (49.43% proficient or better) is higher than the state average, but its performance in MCA-III Reading (33.33% proficient or better) and MCA-III Science (12.5% proficient or better) is significantly lower than the state averages. Compared to the nearby Granada Huntley East Chain Middle School, Martin County West Junior High outperforms in Math but underperforms in Reading and Science.

The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 130th out of 490 Minnesota middle schools in 2013-2014 to 274th out of 545 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is better than the overall school ranking, and its racial diversity, though limited, is higher than the nearby Granada Huntley East Chain Middle School. Addressing the declining performance and improving proficiency in Reading and Science should be key priorities for Martin County West Junior High.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 16 W 5th St
       Sherburn, MN  56171-8888

(507) 764-4671

District: Martin County West School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,839 Help


Students who attend Martin County West Junior High usually attend:

High:    Martin County West Senior High

Feeder schools for Martin County West Junior High:

Elementary:    Sherburn Elementary
    Trimont Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Two or more races:
5.3%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Compare Details Martin County West Junior High ranks worse than 50.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin County West Junior High is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin County West Junior High is $7,839.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Martin County West Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin County West Junior High 274th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Martin County West Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Martin County West School District:

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


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Rank History for Martin County West Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Martin County West Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.54 187th 387 51.7%
2005 59.91 195th 396 50.8%
2006 62.16 170th 406 58.1%
2007 54.54 208th 403 48.4%
2008 55.64 206th 409 49.6%
2010 55.22 227th 454 50.0%
2011 30.43 382nd 478 20.1%
2012 46.58 303rd 469 35.4%
2013 49.77 267th 488 45.3%
2014 69.21 130th 490 73.5%
2015 65.01 173rd 516 66.5%
2016 45.49 295th 508 41.9%
2017 54.65 252nd 523 51.8%
2018 65.97 166th 518 68.0%
2019 62.86 191st 533 64.2%
2021 36.11 342nd 521 34.4%
2022 41.54 315th 520 39.4%
2023 43.93 301st 529 43.1%
2024 48.82 274th 545 49.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Martin County West Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.41 158th 260 39.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin County West Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.70 35th 401 91.3%
2019 65.65 115th 415 72.3%
2021 55.09 153rd 399 61.7%
2022 47.32 208th 404 48.5%
2023 53.78 185th 459 59.7%
2024 49.55 225th 473 52.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Martin County West Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.27 132nd 436 69.7%
2019 53.86 214th 439 51.3%
2021 22.28 366th 443 17.4%
2022 44.86 271st 467 42.0%
2023 60.53 162nd 455 64.4%
2024 45.32 269th 474 43.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Martin County West Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.58 186th 438 57.5%
2019 63.28 167th 454 63.2%
2021 46.80 232nd 437 46.9%
2022 33.98 328th 476 31.1%
2023 28.91 338th 464 27.2%
2024 47.93 248th 479 48.2%
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Rank History for White students at Martin County West Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.07 194th 428 54.7%
2019 51.01 211th 428 50.7%
2021 25.16 341st 422 19.2%
2022 27.26 344th 438 21.5%
2023 33.13 313th 436 28.2%
2024 42.04 265th 440 39.8%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Martin County West Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 165 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1994 173 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1995 166 1 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 174
1996 166 1 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 174
1997 166 0 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 175
1998 162 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1999 179 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2000 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2001 156 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2002 143 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2003 143 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2004 152 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2005 149 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2006 142 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2007 118 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2008 116 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2009 110 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2010 105 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2011 115 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 119
2012 109 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 111
2013 117 1 0 6 2 0 0 0 126
2014 118 0 0 7 3 0 0 0 128
2015 119 0 1 7 1 0 1 0 129
2016 104 0 1 6 0 0 1 0 112
2017 100 0 1 7 0 0 2 0 110
2018 103 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 112
2019 107 3 0 9 0 0 1 0 120
2020 109 1 0 5 0 0 2 0 117
2021 107 0 1 2 0 0 5 0 115
2022 88 1 0 5 1 0 5 0 100
2023 84 1 0 4 1 0 5 0 95

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 166 8.7 19.1 19.3
1994 175 7.6 23.0 21.1
1995 174 10.1 17.2 24.1
1996 174 10.1 17.2 24.1
1997 175 10.4 16.8 19.4
1998 167 n/a 0.0 16.2
1999 183 11.4 16.1 15.8
2000 166 9.9 16.8 28.3
2001 157 10.1 15.5 29.3
2002 145 9.7 14.9 33.1
2003 145 9.7 14.9 33.1
2004 155 8.9 17.4 31
2005 151 8.9 17.0 33.8
2006 147 9.4 15.6 39.5
2007 123 8.3 14.8 39.8
2008 117 7.9 14.8 34.2
2009 113 7.2 15.7 38.1
2010 108 6.9 15.6 33.3
2011 119 6.3 18.8 34.5
2012 111 6.1 18.0 38.7
2013 126 6.9 18.0 36.5
2014 128 4.7 26.8 35.9
2015 129 5.0 25.8 38
2016 112 5.0 22.4 35.7
2017 110 6.0 18.3 47.3
2018 112 6.4 17.4 37.5
2019 120 7.4 16.0 45.8
2020 117 8.3 14.0 43.6
2021 115 6.5 17.6 33.9
2022 100 6.3 15.7 35
2023 95 6.2 15.2 47.4

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 166 8.7 19.1 19.3
1994 175 7.6 23.0 21.1
1995 174 10.1 17.2 24.1
1996 174 10.1 17.2 24.1
1997 175 10.4 16.8 19.4
1998 167 n/a 0.0 16.2
1999 183 11.4 16.1 15.8
2000 166 9.9 16.8 28.3
2001 157 10.1 15.5 29.3
2002 145 9.7 14.9 33.1
2003 145 9.7 14.9 33.1
2004 155 8.9 17.4 31
2005 151 8.9 17.0 33.8
2006 147 9.4 15.6 39.5
2007 123 8.3 14.8 39.8
2008 117 7.9 14.8 34.2
2009 113 7.2 15.7 38.1
2010 108 6.9 15.6 33.3
2011 119 6.3 18.8 34.5
2012 111 6.1 18.0 38.7
2013 126 6.9 18.0 36.5
2014 128 4.7 26.8 35.9
2015 129 5.0 25.8 38
2016 112 5.0 22.4 35.7
2017 110 6.0 18.3 47.3
2018 112 6.4 17.4 37.5
2019 120 7.4 16.0 45.8
2020 117 8.3 14.0 43.6
2021 115 6.5 17.6 33.9
2022 100 6.3 15.7 35
2023 95 6.2 15.2 47.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Martin County West Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,839

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin County West Junior 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 191st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 301st of 529 Middle schools
 21.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Martin County West Junior High)60.744.4
 16.2%
   7th Grade Math (Martin County West School District)60.744.4
 16.2%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Martin County West Junior High)58.337.8
 20.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Martin County West School District)58.337.8
 20.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Martin County West Junior High)44.133.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade Math (Martin County West School District)44.133.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Martin County West Junior High)60.334
 26.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Martin County West School District)60.334
 26.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Martin County West Junior High)42.412.8
 29.6%
   8th Grade Science (Martin County West School District)42.412.8
 29.6%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12095
 20.8%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic94
 55.6%
Pacific Islander00
White10784
 21.5%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%47.4%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martin County West Junior High

Martin County West Junior High ranks 274th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Martin County West Junior High usually go on to attend Martin County West Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Martin County West Junior High.

Students at Martin County West Junior High are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.


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