At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
MacFarland MS: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 628
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about MacFarland MS
MacFarland MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.
Among 42 middle schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 316.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the District of Columbia median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.6%) and Black (39.1%). English learners represent 45.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MacFarland MS
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 45.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.73
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic55.6%
- Black39.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stuart-Hobson MS (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Middle · Grades 06–08
460 reported students
Ida B. Wells MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
521 reported students
Eliot-Hine MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
432 reported students
Jefferson MS Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
409 reported students
Brookland MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
381 reported students
Hart MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
374 reported students
Public schools near MacFarland MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.L. Haynes PCS - MS Middle · Charter · E.L. Haynes PCS | 06–08 | 329 | 0.7 mi |
| Washington Latin PCS - MS Middle · Charter · Washington Latin PCS | 05–08 | 389 | 1 mi |
| Paul PCS - MS Middle · Charter · Paul PCS | 05–08 | 328 | 1.2 mi |
| Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS Middle · Charter · Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science P | 06–08 | 271 | 1.5 mi |
| Capital City PCS - MS Middle · Charter · Capital City PCS | 05–08 | 344 | 1.5 mi |
| Social Justice PCS Middle · Charter · Social Justice PCS | 05–08 | 97 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MacFarland MS
What grades does MacFarland MS serve?
MacFarland MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend MacFarland MS?
MacFarland MS reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 42 District of Columbia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 628 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MacFarland MS?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 486 students and 55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is MacFarland MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
MacFarland MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on District of Columbia Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is MacFarland MS in?
MacFarland MS is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near MacFarland MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include E.L. Haynes PCS - MS (0.7 mi), Washington Latin PCS - MS (1 mi), Paul PCS - MS (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.