Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) (Closed 2023)

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
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
45-49%
56%
(18-19)
65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Asian
(19-20)
1%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)
18%
9%
Black
(19-20)
1%
11%
White
(19-20)
79%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
32%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
20%
8%
School District Name
Source: 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.

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