Faribault Middle School
Tel:
(507) 333-6300
- Faribault Middle School serves 813 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Faribault Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Faribault Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Faribault Middle School's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 813 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Faribault Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Faribault Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1457 out of 1793 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 60% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 2% |
Asian | 2% | 7% |
Hispanic | 22% | 9% |
Black | 21% | 11% |
White | 53% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.54 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 29% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Faribault Public School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Faribault Middle School is Faribault Senior High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mn Academy For The Blind (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Faribault Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 504 students
1.0 miles
922 Sw Home Place
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6547 1.0 K-5 504 - Faribault Faribault Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,229 student
1.3 miles
330 9th Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6100 1.3 9-12 1,229 - Faribault Mn Academy For The Blind Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 60 students
1.4 miles
400 Se 6th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200 1.4 PK-12 60 - Faribault Mn Correctional Facility-faribault Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
1.4 miles
1101 Linden Ln
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-0878 1.4 9-12 n/a - Faribault Cvsec Step Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 27 students
1.7 miles
2800 1st Avenue Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-1508 1.7 9-12 27
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