Faribault Middle School

704 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 717 students in grades 6-8, Faribault Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Faribault Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Faribault Middle School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
717 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Faribault Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faribault Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1681 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Faribault Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Faribault Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Faribault Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Faribault Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Faribault Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Faribault Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Faribault Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Faribault Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Faribault Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Faribault Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Faribault Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Faribault Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Faribault Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Faribault Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Faribault Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faribault Middle School's ranking?
Faribault Middle School is ranked #1681 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Faribault Middle School often compared to?
Faribault Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Faribault Middle School?
717 students attend Faribault Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Faribault Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faribault Middle School?
Faribault Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Faribault Middle School offer ?
Faribault Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Faribault Middle School part of?
Faribault Middle School is part of Faribault Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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