Farnsworth Middle School
Tel:
(920)459-3655
- Farnsworth Middle School serves 548 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Farnsworth Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Farnsworth Middle School's student population of 548 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 548 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Farnsworth Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Farnsworth Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1675 out of 2,027 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 12% |
| Black | 9% | 9% |
| White | 49% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sheboygan Area School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Farnsworth Middle School is South High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mosaic School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Longfellow Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sheboygan Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 562 students
0.6 miles
1227 Wilson Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920)459-4330 0.6 PK 562 - Sheboygan Longfellow Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 419 students
0.7 miles
819 Kentucky Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920)459-3580 0.7 PK-5 419 - Sheboygan South High School Grades: 9-12 | 1052 students
0.7 miles
3128 S 12th St
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920)459-3637 0.7 9-12 1052 - Sheboygan Wilson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 514 students
0.8 miles
1625 Wilson Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920)459-3688 0.8 PK-5 514 - Sheboygan James Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
1.0 miles
2302 David Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920)459-3585 1.0 PK-5 359
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