C
Below Average
59/100

GFW Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 1001 N COTTONWOOD ST, Winthrop, MN 55396
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
175
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%35/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 1001 N COTTONWOOD ST
City Winthrop
ZIP Code 55396
District 2712580
NCES School ID 271258005506
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55396

Understanding the community around GFW Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,941
Per Capita Income $37,171
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%
High School or Higher 95.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $174,800
Median Rent $700
Owner-Occupied 79.3%
Renter-Occupied 20.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for GFW Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.3%
Hispanic/Latino 20.0%
Two or More Races 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 175
Teachers (FTE) 11.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for GFW Middle School?
GFW Middle School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend GFW Middle School?
GFW Middle School has 175 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does GFW Middle School serve?
GFW Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does GFW Middle School receive per student?
GFW Middle School receives $17,612 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around GFW Middle School in 55396 ▼
Avg Home Value
$240,323
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+10.3%
% Renters
20.7%

Other Schools in 55396

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026