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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Urban Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 514 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 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 562 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 27% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
514 students
562 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1649 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1436 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
169
194
Grade 7 Students
157
173
Grade 8 Students
188
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
22%
% Hispanic
20%
21%
% Black
9%
4%
% White
37%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
