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Martin County West School District

105 E 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171-1019
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 630 students in Martin County West School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Martin County West School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
630 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Martin County West School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#238 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
48%
46%
43%
51%
33%
41%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,402 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,694 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,402
$17,866
Spending / Student
$16,694
$18,593

Best Martin County West School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trimont Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
77 W Beech St
Trimont, MN 56176
(507) 639-2071
Gr: 3-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Martin County West Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16 W 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Martin County West Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16 W 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Gr: 7-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
105 E 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4461
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Martin County West School District?
Martin County West School District manages 4 public schools serving 630 students.
What is the rank of Martin County West School District?
Martin County West School District is ranked #248 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County West School District?
90% of Martin County West School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martin County West School District?
Martin County West School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Martin County West School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,694 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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