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William H. Farquhar Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 635 students

 
 
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7 reviews of this school


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Posted November 6, 2008

the teachers are awesome, the lunch food stinks. but other than that it is ok
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 7, 2008

My son loved his middle school years at this school. I feel like he was extremely prepared for high school. Students well behaved and respectful. The new principal is excellent. Parent involvement is high. My only complaint would be the overcontrolling PTA. I joined and listed my name on several things I was willing to volunteer for. I was never called. The same people want to control everything. Better ideas for fundraising needed. Overall, however, excellent school and teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2008

I am very satisfied with the quality. My child fells like she was in a private school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2008

I absolutely love this school. There is a great academic skills, great teachers specially Mr. Green in 6th grade he has wonderful teaching skills.
—Submitted by Claudia, a parent


Posted January 18, 2008

I love Mr. Murphy. He is the bes principal i ever had in my whole entire life. Excellent principal!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 2, 2008

Excellent principal and teachers. All are up-to-date on academics and dealing with the kids especially in todays society. A++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2005

From 2002-2005, the school has improved because of the new administrative team and new, creative staff. The parents are more involved with decision making and students are supported in many of their classes. The music department is very strong and there are many opportunities for all students in the school's after-school activities program.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 49% 43%
Black 22% 36%
Asian 13% 6%
Hispanic 11% 12%
Two or more races 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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16915 Batchellors Forest Rd
Olney, MD 20832
Phone: (301) 924-3100

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