Very Good
#267 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 13% in state
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary
High School · Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools · Westbrook, MN
A high school in Westbrook, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.
P.O. BOX 129, Westbrook, MN 56183
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low70/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,779
Median home value
$124,100
Median rent
$635/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56183; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is listed in WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is a public high school in Westbrook, MN, part of Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools, serving approximately 189 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary
What grades does Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary serve?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary rank in MN?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary ranks #267 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary a charter school?
No, Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary a Title I school?
No, Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary?
55.6% of students at Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cottonwood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (507) 274-5450
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 56183)
- 1,300
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56183; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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