Enrollment
101
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin County West Junior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin County West Junior High
Martin County West Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Sherburn, Minnesota, enrolling 101 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.8% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 101 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #135, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Martin County West School District also operates Trimont Elementary (200 students) and Martin County West Senior High (187 students) alongside Martin County West Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin County West Junior High compares
Martin County West Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin County West School District, which includes Martin County West Junior High.
$13,454
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 63.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sherburn on the city page.
Is Martin County West Junior High a good school?
Martin County West Junior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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