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Folly Quarter Middle School

13500 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 683 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 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5% in MD
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Folly Quarter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Folly Quarter Middle School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Folly Quarter Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#41 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Folly Quarter Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Folly Quarter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Folly Quarter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Folly Quarter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
33%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Folly Quarter Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Folly Quarter Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Folly Quarter Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Folly Quarter Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Folly Quarter Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Folly Quarter Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Folly Quarter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Folly Quarter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Folly Quarter Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Folly Quarter Middle School's ranking?
Folly Quarter Middle School is ranked #41 out of 1,347 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 Burleigh Manor Middle School, Glenwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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?
683 students attend Folly Quarter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Folly Quarter Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folly Quarter Middle School?
Folly Quarter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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