William H. Farquhar Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Olney, Maryland 20832 · Montgomery County Public Schools
#61 of 225 middle schools in Maryland
#4580 of 15,369 nationally
About William H. Farquhar Middle
William H. Farquhar Middle is a public middle located in Olney, in the Montgomery County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 682 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 61st of 225 ranked middle schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 682.
There are 5 schools in Olney; William H. Farquhar Middle ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for William H. Farquhar Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William H. Farquhar Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sherwood Elementary
Sandy Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students · 1.8 km away
Brooke Grove Elementary
Olney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 2.4 km away
Sherwood High
Sandy Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students · 2.5 km away
Olney Elementary
Olney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students · 2.6 km away
James Hubert Blake High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,960 students · 3.3 km away
Cashell Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students · 3.7 km away
Greenwood Elementary
Brookeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students · 3.8 km away
Stonegate Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students · 4.7 km away
Argyle Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students · 5.2 km away
Belmont Elementary
Olney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students · 5.2 km away
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Elkridge Landing Middle
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686 students
New Market Middle
New Market · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Severn River Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is William H. Farquhar Middle a good school?
William H. Farquhar Middle has a Success Index (US) of 64.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #61 of 225 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does William H. Farquhar Middle rank in Maryland?
William H. Farquhar Middle ranks #61 of 225 middle schools in Maryland and #4580 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William H. Farquhar Middle?
William H. Farquhar Middle had 682 students in 2025.
Is William H. Farquhar Middle a elementary school or a high school?
William H. Farquhar Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William H. Farquhar Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William H. Farquhar Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.