William H. Farquhar Middle School

17017 Batchellors Forest Rd
Olney, MD 20832

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Tel: (240) 740-1200

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William H. Farquhar Middle School serves 671 students in grades 6-8.

William H. Farquhar Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 671 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William H. Farquhar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

William H. Farquhar Middle School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

671 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

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School Rankings

William H. Farquhar Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of William H. Farquhar Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#411 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15%

20%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

36%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

15%

Hispanic

18%

20%

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Black

25%

34%

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White

36%

34%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.76

0.73

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

16%

40%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Montgomery County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William H. Farquhar Middle School's ranking?

William H. Farquhar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

How many students attend William H. Farquhar Middle School?

671 students attend William H. Farquhar Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of William H. Farquhar Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of William H. Farquhar Middle School?

William H. Farquhar Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does William H. Farquhar Middle School offer ?

William H. Farquhar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is William H. Farquhar Middle School part of?

William H. Farquhar Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 671 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education