Serving 646 students in grades 6-8, William H. Farquhar Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
William H. Farquhar Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William H. Farquhar Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is William H. Farquhar Middle School's ranking?
William H. Farquhar Middle School is ranked #486 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend William H. Farquhar Middle School?
646 students attend William H. Farquhar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of William H. Farquhar Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 8% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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