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 14:1 is equal to 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 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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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
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Folly Quarter Middle School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
9%
33%
White
48%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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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?
48% of Folly Quarter Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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