FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE UPPER

FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE UPPER is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 622 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE UPPER has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE UPPER, located on Walsh Street in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a specialized magnet school within the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. It serves students in grades 5 through 8, functioning as the middle school counterpart to the district’s Farnsworth Aerospace Lower campus. The school is distinct for its focus on integrating aerospace and aviation themes into its core academic curriculum, aiming to foster student interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields through hands-on learning and thematic projects.

Beyond its academic focus, FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE UPPER provides a comprehensive middle school experience designed to support the developmental needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes character development, community engagement, and the development of 21st-century skills. By leveraging its aerospace identity, the school seeks to prepare students for high-demand careers while maintaining the rigorous standards expected by the Saint Paul Public Schools district. Families interested in enrollment typically participate in the district’s School Choice process, as the school attracts students from across the city due to its unique specialized programming.

For more information, contact FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE UPPER at (651) 293-8880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.