WILLIAM H. FARQUHAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
William H. Farquhar Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Olney, MD with about 703 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, William H. Farquhar 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.
William H. Farquhar Middle School, located in Olney, Maryland, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Nestled in a suburban setting on Batchellors Forest Road, the school is known for fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor and character development. The campus is designed to facilitate a wide range of educational experiences, including core academic subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular activities that cater to a diverse student body.
The school is deeply integrated into the Olney community and benefits from the strong educational standards associated with the MCPS district. William H. Farquhar focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, and social-emotional growth. With a commitment to inclusivity, the faculty and staff work closely with parents and the broader community to ensure that each student has access to the resources and support necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact William H. Farquhar Middle at (240) 740-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-1200
WILLIAM H. FARQUHAR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Olney, MD with about 703 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 703
- Teachers:
- 44
- 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 703 students
- White
- 42.5%
- Black or African American
- 25.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.2%
- Asian
- 12.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.