- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sherburn, MN
Martin County West Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Martin County West Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271896000076
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin County West Junior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sherburn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin County West Junior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin County West Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sherburn, MN.
School address
District: Martin County West School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271896000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Martin County West Junior High shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 271896000076 · Sherburn, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 16.8:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Trimont Elementary (200 students)
Martin County West Junior High shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Martin County West Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trimont Elemen
Trimont Elementary
200 students
- Martin County
Martin County West Senior High
187 students
- Sherburn Eleme
Sherburn Elementary
136 students
- This school
Martin County West Junior High
101 students
What this shows Martin County West Junior High reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin County West Junior High compares
Martin County West Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Martin County West Junior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Martin County West School District reports $14,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin County West Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimont Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin County West Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin County West Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin County West Junior High
How many students attend Martin County West Junior High?
Martin County West Junior High has 101 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sherburn, MN. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin County West Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin County West Junior High is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin County West Junior High?
36.8% of students at Martin County West Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin County West Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Martin County West Junior High is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Sherburn, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin County West Junior High?
Martin County West Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin County West Junior High rank among public schools in Sherburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin County West Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sherburn, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Martin County West School District?
Besides Martin County West Junior High, Martin County West School District also operates Trimont Elementary (200 students), Martin County West Senior High (187 students), and Sherburn Elementary (136 students). See the Martin County West School District district page for the complete list.