Farnsworth Middle School

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Farnsworth Middle School ranks 41 st of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Farnsworth Middle School is a public middle school located in Rigby, Idaho, serving 635 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Jefferson County Joint District, which is ranked 35 out of 77 districts in the state, Farnsworth consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency.

Farnsworth Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 52.6% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math and 63.3% proficient in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 49.8% and 56.2%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well among specific student subgroups, ranking 19th out of 72 Idaho middle schools for female students and 10th out of 37 for low socioeconomic status students, both with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 88.19% of students identifying as White, it has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 17.0% in 2021-2022 to just 8.2% in 2022-2023, outperforming nearby schools like Rigby Middle School (10.7%) and Taylorview Middle School (21.4%).

Farnsworth Middle School's consistent academic excellence, effective support for diverse student populations, and positive trend in reducing chronic absenteeism make it a standout middle school in the region. The school's success could provide valuable insights for other educators and administrators seeking to improve student outcomes, and its performance relative to nearby schools, such as Eagle Rock Middle School and Black Canyon Middle School, suggests that Farnsworth may have effective practices or resources that could be beneficial for other schools to learn from.

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Public 6-8

305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442-5455

(208) 745-8347

District: Jefferson County Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 635

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Farnsworth Middle School ranks better than 75% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Farnsworth Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Farnsworth Middle School 41^st of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Farnsworth Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jefferson County Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Joint District 35^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Farnsworth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	74.90	15^th	53	71.7%
2023	70.86	21^st	107	80.4%
2024	68.60	41^st	164	75.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farnsworth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.83	7^th	27	74.1%
2024	65.22	10^th	37	73.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Farnsworth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	76.51	9^th	32	71.9%
2023	66.73	13^th	51	74.5%
2024	67.96	19^th	72	73.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Farnsworth Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	70.67	8^th	32	75.0%
2023	64.34	17^th	51	66.7%
2024	69.25	22^nd	72	69.4%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	485	1	71	1	10	568
2022	506	1	74	1	10	592
2023	560	2	61	2	10	635

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	568	32.2	17.6	23.9
2022	592	34.2	17.2	11.3
2023	635	35.0	18.1	28.2

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	568	32.2	17.6	23.9
2022	592	34.2	17.2	11.3
2023	635	35.0	18.1	28.2

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Farnsworth Middle School	Public	6-8	305 North 3700 East	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 745-8347	635	35	18.1	28.2%	560 (88.2%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	68.6	41^st of 164 public middle schools	75.0%		70.9	21^st of 107 public middle schools	80.4%	20	44.2	61.1	53.0	52.6	45.3	62.1	63.0	64.9	63.3
Rigby Middle School	Public	6-8	290 N 3800 E	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 745-7704	935	56	16.7	26.2%	822 (87.9%)	5 (0.5%)	81 (8.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.2%)	63.8	48^th of 164 public middle schools	70.7%		66.2	26^th of 107 public middle schools	75.7%	22	39.1	55.9	55.1	49.8	44.7	55.3	64.4	64.2	61.2	$6,249	$652	$5,597
Rocky Mountain Middle School	Public	7-8	3443 North Ammon Road	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4403	536	31	17.2	31.9%	413 (77.1%)	2 (0.4%)	103 (19.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.0%)	32.7	107^th of 164 public middle schools	34.8%		46.6	51^st of 107 public middle schools	52.3%	56		33.7	35.9	34.9	32.5				50.5	$6,992	$876	$6,117
Black Canyon Middle School	Public	7-8	4949 East 1st Street	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	880	42	21.1	30.2%	674 (76.6%)	9 (1.0%)	159 (18.1%)	4 (0.5%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (2.6%)	26.3	125^th of 164 public middle schools	23.8%		26.8	76^th of 107 public middle schools	29.0%	49		40.7	25.3	33.3	34.7		50.2	37.0	43.9
Madison Middle School	Public	4-6	575 West 7th South	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 359-3320	818	38	21.3	35.7%	693 (84.7%)	4 (0.5%)	110 (13.4%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				36.6	49.6				41.0	$6,919	$1,639	$5,281
Eagle Rock Middle School	Public	7-8	2020 Pancheri Drive	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-7700	776	47	16.3	45.7%	531 (68.4%)	2 (0.3%)	214 (27.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	37.8	92^nd of 164 public middle schools	43.9%		30.1	73^rd of 107 public middle schools	31.8%	19		35.7	43.7	39.6	35.1		48.2	50.8	49.5	$7,597	$855	$6,742
Sandcreek Middle School	Public	7-8	2955 Owen Street	Idaho Falls	83406	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-4416	577	29	20.1	27.4%	479 (83.0%)	4 (0.7%)	69 (12.0%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.6%)	30.8	115^th of 164 public middle schools	29.9%		34	66^th of 107 public middle schools	38.3%	49		37.0	33.5	35.2	34.2		49.0	46.1	47.5	$7,206	$818	$6,388
Madison Junior High School	Public	7-9	134 Madison Avenue	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	No	No	(208) 359-3310	1,247	55	22.6	30.5%	1,092 (87.6%)	7 (0.6%)	127 (10.2%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	9 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	11	150^th of 164 public middle schools	8.5%		7.9	104^th of 107 public middle schools	2.8%	46				26.6	22.1				26.3	$6,502	$1,048	$5,455
Taylorview Middle School	Public	7-8	350 Castlerock Lane	Idaho Falls	83404	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 524-7850	776	47	16.5	34.5%	596 (76.8%)	3 (0.4%)	130 (16.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.4%)	48.8	70^th of 164 public middle schools	57.3%		47.9	49^th of 107 public middle schools	54.2%	21		46.3	41.0	43.6	41.4		55.2	53.1	54.1	$7,573	$885	$6,689
Sugar-Salem Junior High School	Public	6-8	205 East 3rd North	Sugar City	83448	Madison County	Sugar-Salem Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 356-4437	387	23	17.1	33.9%	346 (89.4%)	5 (1.3%)	23 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	38.6	88^th of 164 public middle schools	46.3%		54.9	38^th of 107 public middle schools	64.5%	50			43.0	42.0	23.3				48.1	$7,531	$922	$6,609

Frequently Asked Questions about Farnsworth Middle School

How many students attend Farnsworth Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 635 students attended Farnsworth Middle School.

Is Farnsworth Middle School a good school?

Farnsworth Middle School ranks 41^st of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Farnsworth Middle School in?

Jefferson County Joint District

What is the racial makeup of Farnsworth Middle School?

Students at Farnsworth Middle School are 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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