|  | | Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet Elementary | | Farnsworth is a NASA Explorer School, and our aerospace focus captures
children’s interest in space and aviation to help them learn in all
subject areas, including science, math, technology, history, geography
and reading. The range of lessons involving aerospace spans all grade
levels and student abilities.
Demographics (2006-07)
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624 students (including 4-year-old program)
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74% students receiving free- or reduced-price meals
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56% English Language Learners
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10% Special Education
MCA-II & AYP (2006)
Has consistently met state adequately yearly progress targets, i.e. has
never been identified as a school “in need of improvement.”
Is outperforming similar schools statewide, as measured by MCA-II.
Is meeting (and usually substantially exceeding) state proficiency
targets for all NCLB subgroups in both reading and mathematics, as
measured by MCA-II.
History
Original school was built in 1923 Additions were built in 1924 and 1992
Named for Sumner A. Farnsworth, educator and principal
SAT-10 Math Results (2005-06)
Farnsworth students are making gains at faster rate than the district
in grades 3, 4 and 5; and are scoring similarly to the district average
in grade 6.
SAT-10 Reading Results (2005-06)
Farnsworth students are making gains faster than the district in grades
4 and 5; and scoring similarly to the district average in grades 3 and
6.
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