Martin County West School District

District Overview
Located at 105 E. 5th Street in Sherburn, Minnesota, the Martin County West School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a remote rural community in the greater Fairmont region, the district manages four operational schools that together foster a close-knit learning environment for a total enrollment of 624 students. Reflected in the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district delivers a seamless educational continuum, maintaining balanced grade-level cohorts across its elementary, middle, and high school programs to support families throughout Southern Minnesota.

At the core of the district's operational strength is a deep commitment to personalized academic guidance, enabled by an exceptionally well-resourced workforce. Martin County West employs approximately 101 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by nearly 28 instructional aides and over 110 dedicated support staff members, bringing total district personnel to nearly 240 full-time equivalent roles. This generous educator-to-student ratio ensures tailored instruction, strong special services, and comprehensive administrative support across all campuses. Parents, students, and educational researchers can explore the district's programs further through its central administration in Sherburn or via its official web portal.
4
Total Schools
624
Total Students
100.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin County West School District
Demographic Student Count
White563
Hispanic22
Black2
Asian3
Two or More25
American Indian9
  • White
    563 (90.2%)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.0%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Martin County West School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:624*
Teachers (FTE):100.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in Martin County West School District
Found 4 Schools