Summary:
GFW Middle School is a public middle school located in Winthrop, Minnesota, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 187 students. The school is part of the GFW Public Schools district, which is ranked 290 out of 448 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
One of the key factors that sets GFW Middle School apart is its racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (20.86%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 5.4% to 30.83% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, with proficiency rates in Math (23.78%), Reading (43.48%), and Science (22.22%) all falling below the state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Hispanic students performing relatively well, ranking 111 out of 178 Minnesota middle schools, while its White students and Special Education students rank much lower, at 376 out of 436 and 238 out of 298, respectively.
GFW Middle School also faces challenges related to its socioeconomic status, with a high percentage of students (58.82%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status compared to the nearby schools, which range from 36.27% to 49.8% free/reduced-price lunch recipients. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 26.7, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 20.2 to 37.4 students per teacher. Addressing these issues, such as through targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a focus on equity and inclusion, could be key to improving the school's overall performance and providing a high-quality education for all its students.
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