FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

6072 STATE FARM RD
GUILDERLAND, NY 12084

www.guilderlandschools.org/farnsworth-middle-school

1,186 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Farnsworth Middle School, located in Guilderland, New York, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Guilderland Central School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and intellectual curiosity. The school is known for its comprehensive curriculum, which balances core academic subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies with a variety of elective opportunities designed to help students discover their individual interests and talents.

Beyond its academic program, Farnsworth Middle School emphasizes the importance of a supportive and inclusive school community. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a safe learning environment that encourages character development, leadership, and collaboration among students. With access to diverse extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares adolescents for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to be active, responsible members of the Guilderland community.

1,186

Total Students

111.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	830
Hispanic	66
Black	77
Asian	161
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
830 (70.0%)
Asian
161 (13.6%)
Black
77 (6.5%)
Hispanic
66 (5.6%)
Two or More
45 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)456-6010
Website:	http://www.guilderlandschools.org/farnsworth-middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 397

Grade 7 373

Grade 8 405

Ungraded 11