Farnsworth Middle School vs. Urban Middle School
Should I attend Farnsworth Middle School or Urban Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Farnsworth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Urban Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 491 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 20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Urban 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 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
491 students
593 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1520 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1229 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
154
182
Grade 7 Students
178
185
Grade 8 Students
159
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
22%
% Hispanic
21%
19%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
35%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
