Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet - Upper
1000 Walsh St.
St Paul, MN 55106

Grades: 5-8
Principal: Hamilton Bell
Enrollment:
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (651) 293-8880
Fax: (651) 293-8888
Email: Hamilton.Bell@spps.org
Website: farnsworth.spps.org

At Farnsworth – “The Home of Future Leaders” – our aerospace focus is infused in every aspect of our curriculum. It engages imagination and encourages experimentation. Our students work on teams to solve complex problems and each success builds confidence for the next challenge. Enrichments at Farnsworth include a renowned marching band and string orchestra, art, on-site flight simulators and an engineering lab. Students are eligible for field study in destinations like Seattle, Washington; Huntsville, Alabama; and Washington, D.C. Students thrive here because our goal is to develop future leaders.

Pathway: Farnsworth --> Johnson Senior

Quick Facts
Enrollment1183
Students who identify themselves as American Indian1%
Students who identify themselves as Asian American56%
Students who identify themselves as African American18%
Students who identify themselves as Hispanic American11%
Students who identify themselves as Caucasian American14%
Percentage of Students in English Language Learning43%
Percentage of Students in Special Education14%
Percentage of Students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch83%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 3 reading test76%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 3 math test54%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 4 reading test57%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 4 math test51%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 5 reading test56%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 5 math test41%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 6 reading test53%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 6 math test30%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 7 reading test40%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 7 math test34%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 8 reading test39%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 8 math test24%
Programs & Activities
Regional & District Magnets
  • Aerospace/Engineering