Below Average
#1659 of 2,105 schools in WI
Farnsworth Middle
Middle School · Sheboygan Area School District · Sheboygan, WI
A Sheboygan Area School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1017 Union Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
- Math 41% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farnsworth Middle score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farnsworth Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,719/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sheboygan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,401
Median home value
$169,700
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Sheboygan Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| George D Warriner MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Etude MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sheboygan Area School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #19 of 25
- District spending per student
- $13,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farnsworth Middle is listed in Sheboygan Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farnsworth Middle
Farnsworth Middle is a public middle school in Sheboygan, WI, part of Sheboygan Area School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,659 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farnsworth Middle
What grades does Farnsworth Middle serve?
Farnsworth Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Farnsworth Middle?
Farnsworth Middle has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farnsworth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Farnsworth Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farnsworth Middle rank in WI?
Farnsworth Middle ranks #1,659 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Farnsworth Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Farnsworth Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Farnsworth Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farnsworth Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Farnsworth Middle a charter school?
No, Farnsworth Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farnsworth Middle a Title I school?
No, Farnsworth Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farnsworth Middle?
59.7% of students at Farnsworth Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sheboygan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (920) 459-3655
- Area population (ZIP 53081)
- 43,146
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53081; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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