Serving 682 students in grades 6-8, Folly Quarter Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Folly Quarter Middle serves the west part of Ellicott City, MD, covering an area of approximately 35.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the nearest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Folly Quarter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Folly Quarter Middle School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Working together as a community to ensure that ALL students actively engage in learning, meet success now, and fully prepare for a positive future.
School Rankings
Folly Quarter Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folly Quarter Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Folly Quarter Middle School's ranking?
Folly Quarter Middle School is ranked #51 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Folly Quarter Middle School often compared to?
Folly Quarter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Middle School, Burleigh Manor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Folly Quarter Middle School?
682 students attend Folly Quarter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Folly Quarter Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Folly Quarter Middle School?
Folly Quarter Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Folly Quarter Middle School offer ?
Folly Quarter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Folly Quarter Middle School part of?
Folly Quarter Middle School is part of Howard County School District.
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