MacFarland Middle School

MacFarland Middle, in 16th ST Heights aims to foster a loving and inclusive environment.

Students in the 16th St Heights neighborhood attend MacFarland Middle School.

MacFarland Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

4400 Iowa Ave NW, Washington, DC

16th Street Heights Neighborhood

District Of Columbia Public Schools

628 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Andre Samuels

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
4%

Reading Proficiency
22%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

22%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

18.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

216:1

Student Diversity

Male

54%

Female

46%

Hispanic

61.9%

Black

35.4%

White

1.1%

Two or more races

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 parent

3/8/2025

I am the parent of an 8th grader at MacFarland and overall I have been pleased with my child's experience at the school. Yes, MacFarland has it's challenges like every other urban school across the country. But, the administrators, teachers and staff really do rise to the occasion in an effort to me...

2.0 parent

4/26/2023

The people who work at the office are very rude. They are not nice, polite and they don't have patience. What are they doing there if they dond want to handle with people.

5.0 parent

8/15/2019

As a former student, my experience in MacFarland middle school was good. I had great teachers, great friends and a good time knowing other people who goes to MacFarland middle school, the teachers are great in teaching us about different topics and help us whenever we were confused on a question or...

4.0 teacher

8/21/2012

Macfarland Middle School has all the structures and components to be an excellent school this year. The Principal is organized, excited, and has high expectations for both his staff and the students there. He has assembled a high quality team of teachers and instructional personnel that has been lik...

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List Price Range

$245K - $2M

Homes For Sale

101

Average Home Value

$890,924

Median Lot Size

4,791 Sq Ft

% Renters

55%

Household Income

$149,925

% of College Grads

56.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,510 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

54.6%

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C+

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B+

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C+

Hamilton Recreation Center

Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer

Upshur Recreation Center

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park

Rock Creek Park

Bike Trails
Trails
Events

Emery Heights Community Center

Basketball
Football
Playground

Raymond Recreation Center and Playground

Basketball
Soccer
Tennis

Turtle Park

Trails

Petworth Meditation Garden

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