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Farnsworth Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 581 students

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Posted October 22, 2009

Excellant school-Phenomenal Prinicpal Administration and Teachers!!!
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic82%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled85%
English learners64%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students79%
Female88%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin85%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities48%
Non-disabled87%
English learners58%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic68%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities34%
Non-disabled92%
English learners72%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled90%
English learners69%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students59%
Female66%
Male52%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander42%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin67%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled66%
English learners26%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Math

All Students78%
Female79%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled85%
English learners61%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students77%
Female87%
Male69%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin83%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled85%
English learners62%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Science

All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled81%
English learners49%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%

Social Studies

All Students79%
Female84%
Male75%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities59%
Non-disabled84%
English learners45%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 62% 74%
Hispanic 18% 10%
Asian 16% 4%
Black, not Hispanic 4% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Multiracial 1% 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 20%N/A6%
Disabled students 17%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1017 Union Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
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