Gfw Middle School serves 187 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gfw Middle School's student population of 187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gfw Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gfw Middle School?
187 students attend Gfw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gfw Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gfw Middle School?
Gfw Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gfw Middle School offer ?
Gfw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Gfw Middle School part of?
Gfw Middle School is part of Gfw School District.
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