GFW Middle School

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GFW Middle School ranks 252 nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

GFW Middle School is a public middle school in Winthrop, Minnesota, serving 187 students in grades 5-8 as part of the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District, which is ranked 251 out of 463 districts in the state.

While GFW Middle School's reading proficiency rates are higher than the state average, its math and science proficiency rates lag behind nearby schools like New Ulm Middle School and Sibley East Middle School. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to its neighbors, and significant performance gaps between student subgroups, with male and Hispanic students outperforming their female and White peers. Additionally, a high 58.82% of GFW Middle School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for additional resources and support.

Despite these challenges, GFW Middle School has shown some strengths, such as its reading proficiency rates exceeding the state average. However, the school's overall academic performance has declined, dropping from a statewide ranking of 252 out of 545 Minnesota middle schools in 2023-2024 to 345 out of 529 in 2022-2023. Addressing the disparities in student subgroup performance and improving math and science proficiency will be key focus areas for the school moving forward.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1001 N Cottonwood St
Winthrop, MN 55396-8888

(507) 647-5382

District: GFW Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
252^nd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 26.7

Number of students: 187

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Hispanic:

20.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details GFW Middle School ranks better than 53.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.34. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

GFW Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks GFW Middle School 252^nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See GFW Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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GFW Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks GFW Public Schools 251^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at GFW Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.03	345^th	529	34.8%
2024	52.34	252^nd	545	53.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at GFW Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.04	238^th	298	20.1%
2024	13.13	293^rd	307	4.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at GFW Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.81	219^th	459	52.3%
2024	60.02	151^st	473	68.1%

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Rank History for Female students at GFW Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.98	315^th	455	30.8%
2024	45.78	261^st	474	44.9%

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Rank History for Male students at GFW Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.57	310^th	464	33.2%
2024	53.36	211^th	479	55.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at GFW Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.67	111^th	178	37.6%
2024	40.44	103^rd	186	44.6%

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Rank History for White students at GFW Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.90	376^th	436	13.8%
2024	41.83	270^th	440	38.6%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for GFW Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	140	1	0	39	2	0	5	0	187

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at GFW Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	4.8	0.0	n/a
2023	187	6.9	26.7	58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio GFW Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	4.8	0.0	n/a
2023	187	6.9	26.7	58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
GFW Middle School	Public	5-8	1001 N Cottonwood St	Winthrop	55396	Sibley County	GFW Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 647-5382	187	7	26.7	58.8%	140 (74.9%)	1 (0.5%)	39 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	52.3	252^nd of 545 public middle schools	53.8%		37	345^th of 529 public middle schools	34.8%	93	23.5	15.4	40.9	32.7	29.0	62.9	48.7	52.3	50.0	52.9	50.0	21.2	32.6
Sibley East Middle School	Public	6-8	202 3rd Avenue NW	Arlington	55307	Sibley County	Sibley East School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 964-2292	253	12	20.2	49.8%	164 (64.8%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (30.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	56.7	224^th of 545 public middle schools	58.9%		49	265^th of 529 public middle schools	49.9%	41		28.6	35.6	28.6	31.3		54.3	51.2	55.7	53.5		23.9	23.9	$10,673
New Ulm Middle School	Public	5-8	414 S Payne St	New Ulm	56073	Brown County	New Ulm Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 233-6100	648	32	20.5	36.3%	589 (90.9%)	7 (1.1%)	35 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	82.8	63^rd of 545 public middle schools	88.4%		82.1	63^rd of 529 public middle schools	88.1%		39.6	55.9	53.2	63.5	52.9	48.7	61.5	47.6	55.9	53.6	43.4	46.9	45.1	$11,074
GSL Junior High School	Public	7-8	1621 16th St E	Glencoe	55336	McLeod County	Glencoe-Silver Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 864-2456	222	6	37.4	47.7%	156 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	43.3	318^th of 545 public middle schools	41.7%		28	396^th of 529 public middle schools	25.1%	78			30.5	35.9	33.2			45.3	34.0	39.6		15.2	15.2	$8,253
SWWC Alternative Learning Center Midlevel - Glencoe	Public	7-8	2391 Hennepin Ave N	Glencoe	55336	McLeod County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 360-1876	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about GFW Middle School

Is GFW Middle School a good school?

GFW Middle School ranks 252^nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is GFW Middle School in?

GFW Public Schools

How many students attend GFW Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 187 students attended GFW Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of GFW Middle School?

Students at GFW Middle School are 75% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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