Albany Area Middle School vs Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Area Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 5–8
453 students
| Measure | Albany Area Middle School Albany, Minnesota | Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 266 | #250 of 266 |
| National rank | #1655 of 15,369 | #13081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 457 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 22% |
| city | Albany | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 23.7).
- •Albany Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 22%).
- •Albany Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Albany Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 82.6%).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Upper does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.0).
- •Albany Area Middle School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 453.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany Area Middle School better than Farnsworth Aerospace Upper?
On the Success Index (US), Albany Area Middle School ranks higher (78.9 vs 23.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albany Area Middle School and Farnsworth Aerospace Upper?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Albany and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Area Middle School: 457. Farnsworth Aerospace Upper: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Area Middle School and Farnsworth Aerospace Upper rank in Minnesota?
Albany Area Middle School is 30th of 266 and Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is 250th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).