Farnsworth Middle School vs. Urban Middle School
Should you attend Farnsworth Middle School or Urban Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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:
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Attribute
Diversity
Urban Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 568 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 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
443 students
568 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1482 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
140
181
Grade 7 Students
142
197
Grade 8 Students
161
190
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
26%
% Hispanic
19%
17%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
36%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%