Best Public Schools in Winthrop, MN


Summary:

The city of Winthrop, Minnesota is home to two schools that serve students from middle school through high school: GFW High School and GFW Middle School, both part of the GFW Public Schools district. While the two schools share a district, they exhibit notable differences in academic performance, with the middle school outperforming the high school across several key metrics.

GFW Middle School appears to be the higher-performing school, with a stronger statewide ranking and a higher SchoolDigger rating compared to GFW High School. The middle school also boasts higher proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science than the high school and the state averages. However, the high school lags behind the state in these areas, suggesting a need for improvement and intervention at the high school level.

Other key differences between the schools include a significantly higher student-teacher ratio at the middle school, as well as a larger percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating that the district serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population. The racial makeup of both schools is majority white, reflecting the broader demographics of the Winthrop community. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive snapshot of the two schools in Winthrop, highlighting areas of strength and areas for potential improvement across the district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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