What grades does GFW Middle School serve?

As a Middle school, GFW Middle School serves students in WINTHROP, MN. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is GFW Middle School located?

You can find GFW Middle School in WINTHROP, MN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at GFW Middle School?

At GFW Middle School, there are approximately 15.9 students for every teacher.

What schools are in WINTHROP, MN?

GFW Middle School is among the schools serving WINTHROP, MN. The school is part of the local school system.

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GFW Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

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WINTHROP, MN 55396

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

Staff DevelopmentEvent

Aug

Thu

Back to School Conf. (11:30am-7:30pm)Event

Aug

Mon

Staff DevelopmentEvent

Sep

Tue

FIRST DAY - Grades 6-12 K-5 Conferences (4-8pm)Event

Sep

Wed

FIRST DAY - Grades K-5Event

Sep

Mon

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School Profile

Grades

5–8

Enrollment

175

Student:Teacher

15.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

GFW Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

54.9%

Phone

(507)647-5382

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

154

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,040

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,488

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,997

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 59%Local 27%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.7%

Below 150% poverty line

3.2%

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Uninsured residents

6.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

192

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

176

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

54 (31%)

Speech/Language Impairment

28 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

28 (16%)

Autism

26 (15%)

Emotional Disturbance

23 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

8 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

121

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Staff Development

Event

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Back to School Conf. (11:30am-7:30pm)

Event

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Staff Development

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	FIRST DAY - Grades 6-12 K-5 Conferences (4-8pm)	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	FIRST DAY - Grades K-5	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	FIRST DAY - PreK	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Election Information Session	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Election Information Session	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	NO SCHOOL - MEA Break	Break	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	End of Quarter 1	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Staff Development	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Staff Development	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Staff Development	Event	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	School Resumes	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	End of Quarter 2	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Staff Development	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Staff Development	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	End of Quarter 3	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Staff Development	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	No School	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Staff Development	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Seniors Last Day	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Student Day	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Staff Development	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Graduation	Event	—