School Overview
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.
453
Total Students
31.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Demographic Student Count
White37
Hispanic41
Black90
Asian254
Two or More27
American Indian4
  • Asian
    254 (56.1%)
  • Black
    90 (19.9%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (9.1%)
  • White
    37 (8.2%)
  • Two or More
    27 (6.0%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone: (651)293-8880
Website: http://www.spps.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 311
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63
Grades Taught
Grade 5 106
Grade 6 118
Grade 7 113
Grade 8 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Grade Student Count
Grade 5106
Grade 6118
Grade 7113
Grade 8116
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21848.1%
Male23551.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)