Farnsley Middle School
Tel:
(502) 485-8242
- Farnsley Middle School serves 1,063 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Farnsley Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Farnsley Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Farnsley Middle School's student population of 1,063 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,063 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Farnsley Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Farnsley Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #488 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 32% | 10% |
| White | 52% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Farnsley Middle School is Western High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Waller-williams Environmental (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wellington Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Wellington Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 481 students
0.4 miles
4800 Kaufman Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8343 0.4 PK-5 481 - Louisville Western Day Treatment Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 21 students
0.9 miles
1900 South Seventh Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351 0.9 K-5 21 - Louisville Western High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 739 students
0.9 miles
2501 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344 0.9 9-12 739 - Louisville Waller-williams Environmental Special Education School
Grades: K-9 | 105 students
1.0 miles
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314 1.0 K-9 105 - Louisville Crums Lane Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 459 students
1.2 miles
3212 S Crums Ln
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8236 1.2 PK-5 459
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