Farnsley Middle

Summary:

Farnsley Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Louisville, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,038 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Farnsley Middle's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 138th out of 337 Kentucky middle schools in 2014-2015 to 301st out of 324 in the current 2023-2024 school year, with a 0-star rating.

Farnsley Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Jefferson County and statewide averages across various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 18% to 22% at Farnsley Middle, compared to 27% to 42% statewide. Similarly, in Reading, Farnsley Middle's proficiency rates ranged from 27% to 34%, while the state average was 41% to 49%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Special Education, Gifted and Talented, and racial/ethnic minorities, who perform significantly worse than their peers across the state.

Farnsley Middle has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.04% to 74.58% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student at Farnsley Middle, the school's academic performance continues to lag behind the state and district averages, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need for a more targeted and data-driven approach to improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 3400 Lees Lane
       Louisville, KY  40216


(502) 485-8242

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
301st of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Farnsley Middle usually attend:

High:    Western High

Feeder schools for Farnsley Middle:

Elementary:    Kerrick Elementary
    Wellington Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,038

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.1%
African American:
36.6%
Hispanic:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Farnsley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Farnsley Middle 301st of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Farnsley Middle in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Farnsley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 37.57 183rd 284 35.6%
2008 37.72 188th 287 34.5%
2009 33.31 208th 289 28.0%
2010 33.47 217th 299 27.4%
2011 33.38 225th 304 26.0%
2012 33.89 235th 319 26.3%
2013 45.24 200th 335 40.3%
2014 41.99 211th 335 37.0%
2015 55.49 138th 337 59.1%
2016 43.91 191st 331 42.3%
2017 52.73 152nd 330 53.9%
2018 47.55 167th 322 48.1%
2019 45.55 185th 335 44.8%
2021 20.46 242nd 282 14.2%
2022 25.47 244th 320 23.8%
2023 13.35 295th 327 9.8%
2024 10.47 301st 324 7.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.84 34th 85 60.0%
2019 58.62 27th 87 69.0%
2022 14.59 97th 98 1.0%
2023 23.50 84th 95 11.6%
2024 28.32 78th 99 21.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.27 166th 294 43.5%
2023 13.84 123rd 124 0.8%
2024 16.45 127th 130 2.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.84 109th 285 61.8%
2019 52.92 135th 303 55.4%
2021 35.71 135th 224 39.7%
2022 29.70 228th 310 26.5%
2023 17.37 271st 309 12.3%
2024 13.85 285th 311 8.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.40 21st 58 63.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.14 220th 290 24.1%
2019 37.71 208th 299 30.4%
2021 20.28 210th 233 9.9%
2022 16.45 265th 299 11.4%
2023 10.36 275th 295 6.8%
2024 8.32 281st 300 6.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.10 217th 219 0.9%
2019 21.10 211th 226 6.6%
2022 21.80 103rd 111 7.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.27 7th 7 0.0%
2024 15.90 8th 9 11.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.99 115th 293 60.8%
2019 48.81 147th 303 51.5%
2021 23.18 177th 222 20.3%
2022 32.77 207th 304 31.9%
2023 15.78 274th 307 10.7%
2024 12.18 284th 304 6.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.47 8th 35 77.1%
2019 79.15 5th 23 78.3%
2022 68.64 7th 23 69.6%
2023 54.79 12th 24 50.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.05 40th 96 58.3%
2019 52.13 40th 96 58.3%
2022 22.23 70th 84 16.7%
2023 19.49 65th 79 17.7%
2024 16.83 68th 80 15.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.97 6th 116 94.8%
2019 76.75 17th 120 85.8%
2022 63.49 40th 120 66.7%
2023 46.20 64th 119 46.2%
2024 35.29 87th 123 29.3%
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Rank History for White students at Farnsley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.38 101st 253 60.1%
2019 53.13 117th 266 56.0%
2021 31.86 150th 213 29.6%
2022 42.30 173rd 314 44.9%
2023 21.95 261st 320 18.4%
2024 17.46 269th 316 14.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, July 22, 2011

Open Quote Farnsley middle school is amazing. The teachers help the kids. Children really want to learn when they step foot in the school. Everybody can agree that farnsley middle school is the best in jcps!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Farnsley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 432 140 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 576
1989 454 139 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1990 475 219 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1991 481 226 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1992 458 236 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1993 435 209 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 647
1994 379 200 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 325 200 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 325 200 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 317 214 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1998 316 243 3 5 0 n/a n/a 7 574
1999 471 301 5 6 0 n/a n/a 9 792
2000 550 340 5 6 0 n/a n/a 9 910
2001 650 378 8 8 1 n/a n/a 15 1060
2002 546 421 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 991
2003 546 421 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 991
2004 540 422 8 20 2 n/a n/a 0 992
2005 580 404 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1001
2006 584 396 10 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1005
2007 556 410 13 17 2 n/a n/a 25 1023
2008 619 396 17 24 3 n/a n/a 27 1086
2009 627 405 13 27 1 n/a n/a 31 1104
2010 621 394 16 33 1 n/a n/a 39 1104
2011 627 416 16 35 2 1 22 0 1119
2012 657 384 12 41 4 0 30 0 1128
2013 662 372 18 43 4 0 29 0 1128
2014 674 375 24 55 4 0 22 0 1154
2015 640 347 30 56 2 0 30 0 1105
2016 618 320 31 64 1 1 29 0 1064
2017 578 323 38 62 0 1 44 0 1046
2018 553 343 52 66 1 1 47 0 1063
2019 547 366 44 73 0 0 66 0 1096
2020 534 403 40 99 1 0 69 0 1146
2021 518 379 34 123 3 0 62 0 1119
2022 438 352 34 125 3 0 63 0 1015
2023 437 380 28 131 2 0 60 0 1038

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 Farnsley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 576 33.4 17.2 n/a
1989 595 34.4 17.2 n/a
1990 696 34.2 20.3 n/a
1991 711 37.2 19.1 n/a
1992 697 45.0 15.4 n/a
1993 647 35.4 18.3 n/a
1994 581 36.0 16.1 n/a
1995 525 33.0 15.9 n/a
1996 525 33.0 15.9 n/a
1997 532 31.0 17.2 64.5
1998 574 29.5 19.5 51
1999 792 33.7 23.5 60.7
2000 910 41.7 21.8 60.8
2001 1060 49.4 21.5 57.3
2002 991 51.2 19.4 96.5
2003 991 51.2 19.4 96.5
2004 992 52.1 19.0 n/a
2005 1001 51.6 19.4 n/a
2006 1005 52.6 19.1 69.2
2007 1023 52.0 19.7 66.4
2008 1086 54.9 19.8 69.6
2009 1104 58.0 19.0 70.5
2010 1104 47.0 23.4 71.5
2011 1119 63.0 17.7 70.2
2012 1128 59.4 18.9 62.3
2013 1128 60.0 18.8 58.8
2014 1154 57.9 19.9 60.5
2015 1105 57.0 19.3 65.7
2016 1064 53.0 20.0 68.2
2017 1046 53.0 19.7 61.2
2018 1063 51.0 20.8 67.2
2019 1096 53.5 20.4 61.5
2020 1146 56.3 20.3 59.2
2021 1119 58.5 19.1 66
2022 1015 57.4 17.6 74.6
2023 1038 58.0 17.8 69.7

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 Farnsley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 576 33.4 17.2 n/a
1989 595 34.4 17.2 n/a
1990 696 34.2 20.3 n/a
1991 711 37.2 19.1 n/a
1992 697 45.0 15.4 n/a
1993 647 35.4 18.3 n/a
1994 581 36.0 16.1 n/a
1995 525 33.0 15.9 n/a
1996 525 33.0 15.9 n/a
1997 532 31.0 17.2 64.5
1998 574 29.5 19.5 51
1999 792 33.7 23.5 60.7
2000 910 41.7 21.8 60.8
2001 1060 49.4 21.5 57.3
2002 991 51.2 19.4 96.5
2003 991 51.2 19.4 96.5
2004 992 52.1 19.0 n/a
2005 1001 51.6 19.4 n/a
2006 1005 52.6 19.1 69.2
2007 1023 52.0 19.7 66.4
2008 1086 54.9 19.8 69.6
2009 1104 58.0 19.0 70.5
2010 1104 47.0 23.4 71.5
2011 1119 63.0 17.7 70.2
2012 1128 59.4 18.9 62.3
2013 1128 60.0 18.8 58.8
2014 1154 57.9 19.9 60.5
2015 1105 57.0 19.3 65.7
2016 1064 53.0 20.0 68.2
2017 1046 53.0 19.7 61.2
2018 1063 51.0 20.8 67.2
2019 1096 53.5 20.4 61.5
2020 1146 56.3 20.3 59.2
2021 1119 58.5 19.1 66
2022 1015 57.4 17.6 74.6
2023 1038 58.0 17.8 69.7

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 Farnsley Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $607 (4.6%) $431 (3.3%) $1,037 (7.9%) $9,673 (73.9%) $1,288 (9.8%) $10,961 (83.7%) $13,094
2019 $667 (5.0%) $578 (4.3%) $1,245 (9.3%) $9,846 (73.7%) $1,220 (9.1%) $11,066 (82.8%) $13,366
2020 $664 (5.1%) $372 (2.8%) $1,036 (7.9%) $10,066 (77.1%) $1,166 (8.9%) $11,232 (86.0%) $13,054
2021 $833 (6.6%) $638 (5.1%) $1,471 (11.7%) $9,418 (74.7%) $1,090 (8.7%) $10,508 (83.4%) $12,600
2022 $2,298 (13.9%) $1,485 (9.0%) $3,783 (22.8%) $10,139 (61.2%) $1,391 (8.4%) $11,530 (69.6%) $16,559

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Farnsley Middle

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 185th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 295th of 327 Middle schools
 35%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10961038
 5.3%
African American366380
 3.8%
American Indian02
Asian4428
 36.4%
Hispanic73131
 79.5%
Pacific Islander00
White547437
 20.1%
Two or More Races6660
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%69.7%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Farnsley Middle

Students who attend Farnsley Middle usually go on to attend Western High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,038 students attended Farnsley Middle.

Farnsley Middle ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Kentucky middle schools.

Students at Farnsley Middle are 42% White, 37% African American, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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