At a glance
Reported students
682
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
676
Folly Quarter Middle: 682 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 664
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Folly Quarter Middle
Folly Quarter Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Ellicott City. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Howard County Public Schools. NCES reports 682 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Maryland median of 14.4:1 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 White (47.5%) and Asian (31.8%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Folly Quarter Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.5%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black8.5%
- Asian31.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
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 Howard County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clarksville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
679 reported students
Elkridge Landing Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
686 reported students
Lime Kiln Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
675 reported students
Patapsco Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
670 reported students
Ellicott Mills Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
698 reported students
Wilde Lake Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
643 reported students
Public schools near Folly Quarter Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 494 | 3.1 mi |
| Mount View Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 881 | 4.5 mi |
| Harpers Choice Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 471 | 5.9 mi |
| Clarksville Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 679 | 6.1 mi |
| Burleigh Manor Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 777 | 6.3 mi |
| Wilde Lake Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 643 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Folly Quarter Middle
What grades does Folly Quarter Middle serve?
Folly Quarter Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Howard County Public Schools.
How many students attend Folly Quarter Middle?
Folly Quarter Middle reported 682 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 664 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Folly Quarter Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 682 students and 47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Folly Quarter Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Folly Quarter Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Howard County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Folly Quarter Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
7.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Folly Quarter Middle in?
Folly Quarter Middle is part of Howard County Public Schools, based in Ellicott City, MD, which operates 78 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Folly Quarter Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenwood Middle (3.1 mi), Mount View Middle (4.5 mi), Harpers Choice Middle (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.