Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Summary:

Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is a public magnet middle school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 486. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a unique racial composition that may require specialized approaches to support its diverse student body.

Farnsworth Aerospace Upper has a majority Asian student population (55.56%), which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture U (94.23%) and HOPE Community Academy Middle (96.15%). However, the school's overall academic performance is well below the state and Saint Paul Public Schools district averages, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota middle schools. Interestingly, Hispanic students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper perform relatively better, ranking in the top 26-107 out of 186-188 Minnesota middle schools in reading.

The nearby Prodeo Academy and Upper Mississippi Academy charter schools generally outperform Farnsworth Aerospace Upper, suggesting an opportunity for the school to learn from their successful strategies and potentially collaborate to improve student outcomes. With a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (84.98%), Farnsworth Aerospace Upper faces significant challenges that will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and improve the school's overall effectiveness.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-8

 1000 Walsh St
       Saint Paul, MN  55106-3198


(651) 293-8880

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
477th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,250 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
56.9%
African American:
18.8%
Hispanic:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.8% Help


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Compare Details Farnsworth Aerospace Upper ranks worse than 87.5% of middle schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (56.9%), African American (18.8%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is 13.2, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is $15,250. 3 middle schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Farnsworth Aerospace Upper:

SchoolDigger ranks Farnsworth Aerospace Upper 477th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Farnsworth Aerospace Upper in the ranking list.)

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Saint Paul Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Paul Public Schools 346th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

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Rank History for all students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.93 371st 387 4.1%
2005 3.15 380th 396 4.0%
2006 6.46 384th 406 5.4%
2007 8.00 382nd 403 5.2%
2008 5.16 390th 409 4.6%
2010 29.37 373rd 454 17.8%
2011 23.85 405th 478 15.3%
2012 8.25 430th 469 8.3%
2013 10.62 442nd 488 9.4%
2014 12.96 437th 490 10.8%
2015 18.77 435th 516 15.7%
2016 16.43 439th 508 13.6%
2017 10.60 471st 523 9.9%
2018 8.55 469th 518 9.5%
2019 8.12 491st 533 7.9%
2021 11.60 473rd 521 9.2%
2022 15.35 455th 520 12.5%
2023 14.52 467th 529 11.7%
2024 15.80 477th 545 12.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.24 93rd 116 19.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.69 65th 109 40.4%
2019 39.65 73rd 120 39.2%
2021 28.06 92nd 102 9.8%
2022 38.61 77th 130 40.8%
2023 41.17 72nd 133 45.9%
2024 39.02 90th 158 43.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.39 246th 253 2.8%
2019 21.01 243rd 282 13.8%
2021 9.97 250th 260 3.8%
2022 17.53 263rd 288 8.7%
2023 25.38 242nd 298 18.8%
2024 25.13 250th 307 18.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.84 359th 401 10.5%
2019 13.54 379th 415 8.7%
2021 24.01 334th 399 16.3%
2022 27.46 322nd 404 20.3%
2023 22.74 374th 459 18.5%
2024 23.52 392nd 473 17.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.19 410th 436 6.0%
2019 6.10 418th 439 4.8%
2021 12.90 401st 443 9.5%
2022 13.06 424th 467 9.2%
2023 12.30 409th 455 10.1%
2024 8.52 444th 474 6.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.87 402nd 438 8.2%
2019 8.56 421st 454 7.3%
2021 9.67 408th 437 6.6%
2022 17.19 408th 476 14.3%
2023 16.39 398th 464 14.2%
2024 21.29 398th 479 16.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.83 98th 108 9.3%
2019 10.05 105th 112 6.3%
2021 19.66 69th 87 20.7%
2022 17.31 95th 110 13.6%
2023 15.81 100th 116 13.8%
2024 15.03 100th 111 9.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.49 114th 137 16.8%
2019 17.23 139th 148 6.1%
2021 21.50 120th 141 14.9%
2022 22.67 133rd 162 17.9%
2023 15.04 153rd 164 6.7%
2024 19.17 155th 179 13.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.49 135th 163 17.2%
2019 27.54 139th 171 18.7%
2022 39.75 107th 188 43.1%
2023 53.34 64th 178 64.0%
2024 75.13 26th 186 86.0%
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Rank History for White students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.38 412th 428 3.7%
2022 15.21 406th 438 7.3%
2024 36.73 300th 440 31.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a citizen
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Open Quote Some teachers are really nice and then the students are racist. Fights and threats towards the minorities in the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 288 43 126 28 19 n/a n/a 0 504
1989 237 40 120 35 28 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 226 77 127 35 15 n/a n/a 0 480
1991 335 124 190 48 23 n/a n/a -232 488
1992 223 90 160 42 4 n/a n/a 0 519
1993 137 63 158 24 3 n/a n/a 0 385
1994 138 37 138 14 5 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 150 53 193 18 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1996 150 53 193 18 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1997 121 81 218 23 4 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 99 58 220 15 5 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 81 66 182 30 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 68 113 210 44 4 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 70 111 248 43 11 n/a n/a 0 483
2002 83 147 251 82 8 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 83 147 251 82 8 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 55 143 192 98 10 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 43 127 149 82 7 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 38 120 171 69 4 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 24 110 171 61 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2008 17 90 135 66 4 n/a n/a 0 312
2009 66 112 208 67 3 n/a n/a 0 456
2010 80 119 261 66 6 n/a n/a 0 532
2011 90 143 277 71 8 0 3 0 592
2012 82 140 313 78 5 0 7 0 625
2013 79 130 341 71 8 0 4 0 633
2014 85 149 366 77 6 0 9 0 692
2015 72 125 373 82 4 0 11 0 667
2016 54 112 407 72 2 0 12 0 659
2017 46 104 390 65 1 0 14 0 620
2018 41 96 392 69 4 0 20 0 622
2019 33 118 387 70 6 0 29 0 643
2020 37 114 366 48 6 0 32 0 603
2021 34 140 332 53 6 0 34 0 599
2022 31 107 279 58 4 0 31 0 510
2023 31 97 270 54 2 0 32 0 486
2024 33 83 251 38 2 0 34 0 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 504 34.3 14.6 59.7
1989 460 30.3 15.1 58.3
1990 480 34.8 13.7 58.1
1991 488 38.0 12.8 71.1
1992 519 37.6 13.8 68
1993 385 30.9 12.5 80.5
1994 332 25.6 13.0 79.8
1995 416 0.0 0.0 74.3
1996 416 0.0 0.0 74.3
1997 447 24.3 18.4 79.6
1998 397 n/a 0.0 80.1
1999 362 36.1 10.0 78.7
2000 439 31.4 14.0 86.8
2001 483 35.3 13.7 87
2002 571 35.0 16.3 86.2
2003 571 35.0 16.3 86.2
2004 498 32.7 15.2 86.7
2005 408 31.7 12.9 90.9
2006 402 30.6 13.1 94.3
2007 366 31.4 11.7 92.9
2008 312 23.8 13.1 93.9
2009 456 31.7 14.4 86
2010 532 30.0 17.7 86.8
2011 592 35.2 16.7 84.6
2012 625 35.2 17.7 85.8
2013 633 40.1 15.7 85.8
2014 692 48.4 14.2 86.4
2015 667 47.0 14.1 80.1
2016 659 43.0 15.3 81.8
2017 620 34.1 18.1 79.8
2018 622 38.1 16.3 78.6
2019 643 38.5 16.6 76.4
2020 603 43.1 13.9 79.1
2021 599 35.6 16.8 80
2022 510 36.5 13.9 75.5
2023 486 34.2 14.1 85
2024 441 33.1 13.2 84.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 504 34.3 14.6 59.7
1989 460 30.3 15.1 58.3
1990 480 34.8 13.7 58.1
1991 488 38.0 12.8 71.1
1992 519 37.6 13.8 68
1993 385 30.9 12.5 80.5
1994 332 25.6 13.0 79.8
1995 416 0.0 0.0 74.3
1996 416 0.0 0.0 74.3
1997 447 24.3 18.4 79.6
1998 397 n/a 0.0 80.1
1999 362 36.1 10.0 78.7
2000 439 31.4 14.0 86.8
2001 483 35.3 13.7 87
2002 571 35.0 16.3 86.2
2003 571 35.0 16.3 86.2
2004 498 32.7 15.2 86.7
2005 408 31.7 12.9 90.9
2006 402 30.6 13.1 94.3
2007 366 31.4 11.7 92.9
2008 312 23.8 13.1 93.9
2009 456 31.7 14.4 86
2010 532 30.0 17.7 86.8
2011 592 35.2 16.7 84.6
2012 625 35.2 17.7 85.8
2013 633 40.1 15.7 85.8
2014 692 48.4 14.2 86.4
2015 667 47.0 14.1 80.1
2016 659 43.0 15.3 81.8
2017 620 34.1 18.1 79.8
2018 622 38.1 16.3 78.6
2019 643 38.5 16.6 76.4
2020 603 43.1 13.9 79.1
2021 599 35.6 16.8 80
2022 510 36.5 13.9 75.5
2023 486 34.2 14.1 85
2024 441 33.1 13.2 84.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,250

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 491st of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 467th of 529 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Farnsworth Aerospace Upper)34.613.4
 21.2%
   5th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)31.328.3
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Farnsworth Aerospace Upper)5033.7
 16.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)46.641
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Farnsworth Aerospace Upper)31.818.3
 13.5%
   5th Grade Science (Saint Paul Public Schools)29.828.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Farnsworth Aerospace Upper)15.310.8
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)24.617.5
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Farnsworth Aerospace Upper)27.825.6
 2.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)38.535.1
 3.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Farnsworth Aerospace Upper)21.89.9
 11.9%
   7th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)27.417.9
 9.5%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Farnsworth Aerospace Upper)29.723.9
 5.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)37.230.7
 6.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Farnsworth Aerospace Upper)21.111.9
 9.3%
   8th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)32.718.2
 14.6%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Farnsworth Aerospace Upper)28.727.9
 0.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)39.229.8
 9.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Farnsworth Aerospace Upper)15.311.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Saint Paul Public Schools)24.615.4
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students643486
 24.4%
African American11897
 17.8%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian387270
 30.2%
Hispanic7054
 22.9%
Pacific Islander00
White3331
 6.1%
Two or More Races2932
 10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.4%85%
 8.6%


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Students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper are 57% Asian, 19% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% White.

Farnsworth Aerospace Upper ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Minnesota middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Farnsworth Aerospace Upper.


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