Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) (Closed 2021)

300 3rd Ave Se
Fairfax, MN 55332
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students (19-20)
206 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
45-49%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
65-69%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
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Asian
(19-20)
1%
7%
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Hispanic
(19-20)
18%
9%
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Black
(19-20)
1%
11%
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White
(19-20)
79%
66%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
5%
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This chart display the diversity score of Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
32%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
20%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6)?
206 students attend Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) offer ?
Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) part of?
Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) is part of Gfw Public Schools School District.

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