Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

1000 Walsh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 510 students in grades 5-8, Farnsworth Aerospace Upper ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Farnsworth Aerospace Upper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Farnsworth Aerospace Upper's student population of 510 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
510 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Farnsworth Aerospace Upper ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1596 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
45%
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32%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
55%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
10%
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Black
21%
12%
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White
6%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farnsworth Aerospace Upper's ranking?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is ranked #1596 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Farnsworth Aerospace Upper often compared to?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upperis often viewed alongside schools like Farnsworth Aerospace Lower, Johnson Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Farnsworth Aerospace Upper?
510 students attend Farnsworth Aerospace Upper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Farnsworth Aerospace Upper students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farnsworth Aerospace Upper?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farnsworth Aerospace Upper offer ?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Farnsworth Aerospace Upper part of?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is part of St. Paul Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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