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Martin County West Senior High

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:
312th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,005 Help


Feeder schools for Martin County West Senior High:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  208

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Compare Details Martin County West Senior High ranks worse than 65% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.41. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.7% 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 Senior High is 15.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 312th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Martin County West Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.33 38th 433 91.2%
2005 75.80 102nd 452 77.4%
2006 61.55 217th 450 51.8%
2007 54.59 262nd 463 43.4%
2008 46.58 316th 460 31.3%
2010 57.53 281st 540 48.0%
2011 58.76 280th 545 48.6%
2012 50.10 335th 539 37.8%
2013 68.85 165th 534 69.1%
2014 70.34 145th 483 70.0%
2015 81.20 67th 504 86.7%
2016 78.24 90th 489 81.6%
2017 87.44 33rd 489 93.3%
2018 76.38 112th 494 77.3%
2019 74.68 118th 492 76.0%
2021 63.57 169th 428 60.5%
2022 50.64 260th 472 44.9%
2023 69.74 129th 476 72.9%
2024 40.41 312th 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 3rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.35 36th 374 90.4%
2019 76.83 67th 370 81.9%
2021 86.21 18th 270 93.3%
2022 38.05 198th 312 36.5%
2023 62.41 127th 393 67.7%
2024 55.62 171st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.46 108th 395 72.7%
2019 68.58 119th 401 70.3%
2021 68.25 99th 339 70.8%
2022 60.99 162nd 388 58.2%
2023 65.28 121st 396 69.4%
2024 39.50 263rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.33 115th 398 71.1%
2019 71.13 104th 411 74.7%
2021 48.24 193rd 351 45.0%
2022 35.74 286th 403 29.0%
2023 62.72 138th 398 65.3%
2024 28.87 305th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.37 140th 414 66.2%
2019 67.11 132nd 412 68.0%
2021 52.22 191st 364 47.5%
2022 34.40 296th 401 26.2%
2023 63.44 137th 398 65.6%
2024 24.58 336th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1993 300 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 297 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1995 332 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 334
1996 332 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 334
1997 330 1 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 335
1998 351 1 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 359
1999 326 1 5 0 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 329 1 5 0 3 n/a n/a 0 338
2001 329 0 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 336
2002 327 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 327 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 310 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 305 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2006 306 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2007 298 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2008 295 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 281 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2010 271 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2011 233 3 3 4 0 0 0 0 243
2012 238 1 1 10 0 0 0 0 250
2013 241 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 251
2014 238 2 2 10 0 0 0 0 252
2015 249 2 0 15 2 0 1 0 269
2016 238 1 1 14 3 0 1 0 258
2017 231 1 2 12 4 0 1 0 251
2018 213 1 2 13 4 0 2 0 235
2019 204 1 1 9 2 0 3 0 220
2020 204 3 1 11 2 0 2 0 223
2021 197 4 0 11 1 0 1 0 214
2022 217 3 0 11 2 0 5 0 238
2023 205 3 0 8 3 0 5 0 224
2024 191 2 0 6 2 0 7 0 208

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
2024 208 13.4 15.4 44.7

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
2024 208 13.4 15.4 44.7

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

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YearTotal 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 118th of 492 High schoolsRanks 129th 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)69.655.7
 13.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Martin County West School District)69.655.7
 13.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Martin County West Senior High)40.432.6
 7.7%
   11th Grade Math (Martin County West School District)40.432.6
 7.7%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Martin County West Senior High)68.946.7
 22.2%
   End of Course Science (Martin County West School District)68.946.7
 22.2%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students220224
 1.8%
African American13
 200%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic98
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White204205
 0.5%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%47.8%
 14.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martin County West Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended Martin County West Senior High.

Martin County West Senior High is fed by the following schools:

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

Students at Martin County West Senior High are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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


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