Farnsworth Middle School

Farnsworth Middle School serves 1,149 students in grades 6-8 in Guilderland, offering a substantial educational environment with a favorable 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio and 113 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks in the middle tier among New York middle schools, placing at #2427 out of 4,758 statewide, with particular strength in English Language Arts where 66% of students perform at proficient or above levels. Mathematics presents an area with room for academic growth, with 34% of students reaching proficiency standards.

The school benefits from its location in an affluent suburban community where 62% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $90,052. This educated community environment, with a low 7.4% poverty rate and median home values around $301,000, provides a stable foundation for student learning and family engagement. With over 1,100 students, Farnsworth Middle School offers the resources and diversity that come with a larger enrollment while maintaining reasonable class sizes through its strong teacher-to-student ratio.

The school operates in Guilderland's large suburban setting in Albany County, providing students with both community connections and access to broader regional opportunities.