Serving 919 students in grades 6-8, Farnsley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 919 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Farnsley Middle serves the west part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farnsley Middle School's student population of 919 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
919 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farnsley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farnsley Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Not Listed
School Mascot
Not Listed
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farnsley Middle School's ranking?
Farnsley Middle School is ranked #1022 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Farnsley Middle School often compared to?
Farnsley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Farnsley Middle School?
919 students attend Farnsley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Farnsley Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farnsley Middle School?
Farnsley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farnsley Middle School offer ?
Farnsley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Farnsley Middle School part of?
Farnsley Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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