Farnsworth Aerospace Upper vs New London-Spicer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 5–8
453 students
New London-Spicer Middle
New London · Public middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Saint Paul, Minnesota | New London-Spicer Middle New London, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #250 of 266 | #12 of 266 |
| National rank | #13081 of 15,369 | #1124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 453 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | Saint Paul | New London |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New London-Spicer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 23.7).
- •New London-Spicer Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •New London-Spicer Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •New London-Spicer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 82.6%).
- •New London-Spicer Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.6).
- •New London-Spicer Middle is the larger school with 454 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 Farnsworth Aerospace Upper better than New London-Spicer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New London-Spicer Middle ranks higher (82.4 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 Farnsworth Aerospace Upper and New London-Spicer Middle?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and New London in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper: 453. New London-Spicer Middle: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Aerospace Upper and New London-Spicer Middle rank in Minnesota?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is 250th of 266 and New London-Spicer Middle is 12th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).