William H. Farquhar Middle

Summary:

William H. Farquhar Middle is a public middle school located in Olney, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 674 students. This high-performing school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William H. Farquhar Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Maryland, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive academic performance. The school's students excel in English Language Arts, with 67.4% proficient or better, significantly higher than the Montgomery County (55.3%) and Maryland (48.4%) averages. While the school's mathematics performance is more mixed, it still outperforms the state average. The school's diverse student population, with 35.61% White, 23.74% African American, 20.03% Hispanic, and 12.61% Asian students, is notable compared to the more homogeneous nearby schools like White Oak Middle and Earle B. Wood Middle.

William H. Farquhar Middle's consistent high performance across various subject areas and student subgroups, including female, African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, is a testament to the quality of education and the dedication of the school's staff and community. While the school could potentially improve in areas like 7th-grade mathematics proficiency and the performance of Asian and special education students, its overall excellence and commitment to equity make it a model for other schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 17017 Batchellors Forest Rd
       Olney, MD  20832


(240) 740-1200

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,991 Help


Students who attend William H. Farquhar Middle usually attend:

High:    Sherwood High

Feeder schools for William H. Farquhar Middle:

Elementary:    Brooke Grove Elementary
    Sherwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.6%
African American:
23.7%
Hispanic:
20.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.5% Help


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Compare Details William H. Farquhar Middle ranks better than 80.2% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 13th among 40 ranked middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at William H. Farquhar Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.6%), African American (23.7%), Hispanic (20%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William H. Farquhar Middle is 16.6. 35 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William H. Farquhar Middle is $17,991. 21 middle schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

William H. Farquhar Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks William H. Farquhar Middle 65th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See William H. Farquhar Middle in the ranking list.)

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William H. Farquhar Middle

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Rank History for all students at William H. Farquhar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.39 202nd 252 19.8%
2005 15.21 219th 255 14.1%
2006 17.41 209th 254 17.7%
2007 14.39 225th 264 14.8%
2008 80.71 48th 283 83.0%
2009 82.95 38th 301 87.4%
2010 82.24 44th 324 86.4%
2011 82.58 45th 309 85.4%
2012 81.12 58th 314 81.5%
2013 81.28 52nd 316 83.5%
2014 85.02 39th 339 88.5%
2015 78.47 61st 315 80.6%
2016 83.51 38th 314 87.9%
2017 78.73 63rd 317 80.1%
2018 85.96 52nd 328 84.1%
2019 78.39 67th 316 78.8%
2021 83.40 41st 303 86.5%
2022 78.39 68th 333 79.6%
2023 80.50 53rd 322 83.5%
2024 75.70 65th 328 80.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at William H. Farquhar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.30 34th 136 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at William H. Farquhar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.84 59th 120 50.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William H. Farquhar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.89 81st 273 70.3%
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Rank History for Female students at William H. Farquhar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.87 49th 303 83.8%
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Rank History for Male students at William H. Farquhar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.48 64th 288 77.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at William H. Farquhar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.47 77th 116 33.6%
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Rank History for African American students at William H. Farquhar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.34 36th 259 86.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at William H. Farquhar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.75 54th 207 73.9%
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Rank History for White students at William H. Farquhar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.28 59th 210 71.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for William H. Farquhar Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 755 114 48 24 4 n/a n/a 0 945
1990 785 128 52 27 4 n/a n/a -3 993
1991 793 125 51 25 2 n/a n/a 0 996
1992 857 111 57 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1056
1993 675 111 50 21 1 n/a n/a 0 858
1994 588 114 53 25 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1995 583 121 72 32 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1996 583 121 72 32 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1997 596 121 78 32 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1998 604 134 77 40 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1999 649 123 79 50 1 n/a n/a 0 902
2000 525 107 64 44 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2001 456 107 73 53 1 n/a n/a 0 690
2002 448 115 103 38 1 n/a n/a 0 705
2003 448 115 103 38 1 n/a n/a 0 705
2004 461 121 94 48 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2005 454 139 82 50 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2006 452 145 79 49 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2007 429 156 96 54 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2008 402 140 112 62 0 n/a n/a 0 716
2009 384 143 113 60 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2010 336 131 90 64 1 n/a n/a 0 622
2011 312 141 85 73 1 0 23 0 635
2012 326 129 80 75 0 0 26 0 636
2013 314 130 86 74 0 0 34 0 638
2014 290 93 84 73 0 0 37 0 577
2015 292 90 83 81 0 0 36 0 582
2016 288 108 79 85 0 0 35 0 595
2017 320 139 83 90 0 0 36 0 668
2018 299 177 89 107 1 0 30 0 703
2019 277 178 101 120 1 0 28 0 705
2020 254 177 110 121 1 0 31 0 694
2021 241 171 100 118 1 0 40 0 671
2022 232 167 81 119 1 0 49 1 650
2023 240 160 85 135 2 1 51 0 674

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William H. Farquhar Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 945 55.4 17.0 n/a
1990 993 60.4 16.4 4.5
1991 996 60.4 16.4 4.3
1992 1056 60.7 17.3 5.3
1993 858 50.3 17.1 6.5
1994 780 48.5 16.1 8.2
1995 808 48.8 16.6 9.3
1996 808 48.8 16.6 9.3
1997 827 46.4 17.8 8.6
1998 855 49.8 17.2 7.8
1999 902 49.9 18.1 8.3
2000 742 46.9 15.8 9.6
2001 690 44.5 15.5 12.3
2002 705 45.2 15.6 12.1
2003 705 45.2 15.6 12.1
2004 724 44.5 16.3 12.7
2005 725 47.0 15.4 13.1
2006 725 46.0 15.8 10.2
2007 735 46.3 15.9 10.9
2008 716 45.6 15.7 11.3
2009 701 45.2 15.5 11.4
2010 622 42.8 14.5 11.4
2011 635 40.6 15.6 12.4
2012 636 41.8 15.2 12.9
2013 638 44.0 14.5 12.4
2014 577 40.6 14.2 12.3
2015 582 39.0 14.9 11.9
2016 595 39.0 15.2 12.4
2017 668 43.0 15.5 13.6
2018 703 44.0 15.9 14.2
2019 705 46.0 15.3 15.6
2020 694 44.6 15.5 14.6
2021 671 45.4 14.7 20.7
2022 650 44.4 14.6 23.4
2023 674 40.6 16.6 31.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William H. Farquhar Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 945 55.4 17.0 n/a
1990 993 60.4 16.4 4.5
1991 996 60.4 16.4 4.3
1992 1056 60.7 17.3 5.3
1993 858 50.3 17.1 6.5
1994 780 48.5 16.1 8.2
1995 808 48.8 16.6 9.3
1996 808 48.8 16.6 9.3
1997 827 46.4 17.8 8.6
1998 855 49.8 17.2 7.8
1999 902 49.9 18.1 8.3
2000 742 46.9 15.8 9.6
2001 690 44.5 15.5 12.3
2002 705 45.2 15.6 12.1
2003 705 45.2 15.6 12.1
2004 724 44.5 16.3 12.7
2005 725 47.0 15.4 13.1
2006 725 46.0 15.8 10.2
2007 735 46.3 15.9 10.9
2008 716 45.6 15.7 11.3
2009 701 45.2 15.5 11.4
2010 622 42.8 14.5 11.4
2011 635 40.6 15.6 12.4
2012 636 41.8 15.2 12.9
2013 638 44.0 14.5 12.4
2014 577 40.6 14.2 12.3
2015 582 39.0 14.9 11.9
2016 595 39.0 15.2 12.4
2017 668 43.0 15.5 13.6
2018 703 44.0 15.9 14.2
2019 705 46.0 15.3 15.6
2020 694 44.6 15.5 14.6
2021 671 45.4 14.7 20.7
2022 650 44.4 14.6 23.4
2023 674 40.6 16.6 31.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William H. Farquhar Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $464 (2.9%) $15,617 (97.1%) $16,080
2020 $408 (2.5%) $15,955 (97.5%) $16,363
2021 $742 (4.2%) $16,820 (95.8%) $17,561
2022 $1,210 (6.9%) $16,283 (93.1%) $17,493
2023 $879 (4.9%) $17,112 (95.1%) $17,991

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William H. Farquhar Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 67th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 322 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students705674
 4.4%
African American178160
 10.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10185
 15.8%
Hispanic120135
 12.5%
Pacific Islander01
White277240
 13.4%
Two or More Races2851
 82.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.6%31.5%
 15.9%


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William H. Farquhar Middle ranks 65th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend William H. Farquhar Middle usually go on to attend Sherwood High

In the 2022-23 school year, 674 students attended William H. Farquhar Middle.

Students at William H. Farquhar Middle are 36% White, 24% African American, 20% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races.


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