FOLLY QUARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Folly Quarter Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Howard County Public Schools school district, located in Ellicott City, MD with about 663 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Folly Quarter Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Folly Quarter Middle School (FQMS), located in Ellicott City, Maryland, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school maintains a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school while fostering personal growth. The school community emphasizes a collaborative environment where educators, students, and families work together to support a diverse range of learning styles and social-emotional development.
Beyond academics, Folly Quarter is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school offers a variety of clubs, competitive athletics, and arts programs, allowing students to pursue their interests and build leadership skills outside of the traditional classroom. Situated in a scenic area of Howard County, the school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a supportive community atmosphere, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing middle schools in the region for its student engagement and overall scholastic achievement.
For more information, contact Folly Quarter Middle at (410) 313-1506 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
http://fqms.hcpss.org
FOLLY QUARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Ellicott City, MD with about 663 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Howard County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 663
- Teachers:
- 42.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 663 students
- White
- 58.7%
- Asian
- 27.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.