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 462 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 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 558 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
462 students
558 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
149
192
Grade 7 Students
159
193
Grade 8 Students
154
173
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
23%
% Hispanic
18%
19%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
38%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
