Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Faribault Middle School 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 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Faribault Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Faribault School District, covering approximately 219.5 square miles. The area is generally within a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 13.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Faribault Middle School's student population of 594 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Faribault Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faribault Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1614 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
36%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
33%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faribault Middle School's ranking?
Faribault Middle School is ranked #1614 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Faribault Middle School often compared to?
Faribault Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Faribault Middle School?
594 students attend Faribault Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Faribault Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Faribault Middle School?
Faribault Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Faribault Middle School offer ?
Faribault Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Faribault Middle School part of?
Faribault Middle School is part of Faribault Public School District.
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