Summary:
The 55335 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, GFW Elementary School, which serves grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 211 students. The school is part of the GFW Public Schools district, which is ranked 276 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
GFW Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 367 out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) to 508 out of 881 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating) and 441 out of 872 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading have been generally lower than the state averages, with some exceptions in 4th and 5th-grade Math. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 61.61%, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population.
Despite the school's declining statewide ranking and mixed academic performance, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school's leadership and community will need to address the academic gaps and ensure more consistent performance across grade levels to improve the school's overall educational outcomes and better serve its student population.
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