For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 499 students in Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
499 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#272 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
27%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
67%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,605 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,255
$17,866
Spending / Student
$14,605
$18,593
Best Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Washington Ave
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
344 8th St
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5450
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5450
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools?
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools manages 2 public schools serving 499 students.
What is the rank of Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools?
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools is ranked #295 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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 Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools?
67% of Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools?
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,605 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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