Martin County West Junior High

Martin County West School District
16 W 5TH ST
SHERBURN, MN 56171
101 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Martin County West Junior High, located in Sherburn, Minnesota, serves as a key educational facility within the Martin County West School District. As a junior high institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic and social development of students during their early adolescent years. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering a sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Martin County West district, which emphasizes excellence in academics, extracurricular opportunities, and student well-being. Through its official website, the district provides resources for parents, students, and the community to stay informed about curriculum, school events, and administrative updates. Located in the heart of Sherburn, the junior high acts as a central hub for local youth, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences to students throughout the region.
101
Total Students
6.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    89 (88.1%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Martin County West School District
Phone: (507)764-4671
Website: http://www.martin.k12.mn.us/district
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 51
Gender Ratio