Serving 443 students in grades 6-8, Farnsworth Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Farnsworth Middle serves the southern part of the Sheboygan, WI school district, covering an area of approximately 15.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farnsworth Middle School's student population of 443 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Farnsworth Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farnsworth Middle School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farnsworth Middle School's ranking?
Farnsworth Middle School is ranked #1633 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Farnsworth Middle School often compared to?
Farnsworth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Urban Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Farnsworth Middle School?
443 students attend Farnsworth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Farnsworth Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farnsworth Middle School?
Farnsworth Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farnsworth Middle School offer ?
Farnsworth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Farnsworth Middle School part of?
Farnsworth Middle School is part of Sheboygan Area School District.
In what neighborhood is Farnsworth Middle School located?
Farnsworth Middle School is located in the Farnsworth neighborhood of Sheboygan, WI.
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