MACFARLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

MacFarland MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 132 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, MacFarland MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MacFarland Middle School, located at 4400 Iowa Ave NW in Washington, D.C., is a public institution operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Historically a cornerstone of the Petworth neighborhood, the school underwent significant modernization and restructuring in recent years to better serve the evolving needs of the local community. It is currently recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, emphasizing a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and global awareness among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic core, MacFarland is noted for its focus on holistic development and community integration. The school provides a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and support services aimed at nurturing students’ social and emotional well-being. By blending traditional educational standards with the specialized IB framework, the school strives to prepare its middle-grade learners for the challenges of high school and beyond, positioning itself as a central hub for student growth in the nation's capital.

For more information, contact MacFarland MS at (202) 671-6033 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.