Fairmont Jr./sr. High School vs. Martin County West Senior High School
Should you attend Fairmont Jr./sr. High School or Martin County West Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 844 students in grades 7-12, Fairmont Jr./sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, Martin County West Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
844 students
208 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1062 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
121
-
Grade 8 Students
136
-
Grade 9 Students
135
47
Grade 10 Students
175
46
Grade 11 Students
135
62
Grade 12 Students
142
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
75%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
