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Brambleton Middle

Public Grades 8

8^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 416 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 98% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

Brambleton Middle, an unusually structured 8th-grade-only school in Ashburn, VA, serves 1,164 students and has emerged as one of Virginia's highest-performing middle schools, ranking #8 out of 416 middle schools statewide. Within the Loudoun County Public Schools district (ranked 18th in Virginia), Brambleton has climbed steadily from #64 in 2021-2022 to its current elite position, and its 8th-grade SOL scores in math, science, reading, and civics far exceed both district and state averages.

The numbers tell a compelling story. Brambleton's 8th-grade math proficiency rate of 73.38% is about 20 points above the district average and 26 points above the state, while reading, science, and civics all post double-digit leads over state averages. Advanced math is a standout: students in Geometry and Algebra II post 100% proficiency, and Algebra I students hit 98.64%. Compared to nearby top-ranked schools, Brambleton leads Eagle Ridge Middle (#19) and Willard Middle (#16) in reading, science, and civics. The contrast with Sterling Middle, just 8 miles away, is dramatic — Brambleton outperforms Sterling by 40–50 percentage points in core subjects while spending less per student ($15,134 vs. $19,619).

What truly sets Brambleton apart is its consistency across all student populations. Every major subgroup — including low-income students (#10 statewide) and students with disabilities (#3 statewide) — ranks in the top 20 in Virginia, showing that strong outcomes aren't limited to any one group. Chronic absenteeism sits at 11.4%, below both district and state averages, and the school manages all this while spending less per student than most nearby middle schools. Watson Mountain Middle, located just under a mile away, serves 6th and 7th graders and feeds into Brambleton, creating a seamless path through middle school. For parents seeking a school with rigorous academics, strong equity, and efficient operations, Brambleton Middle stands out as a model of excellence.

1,164

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,134

Per pupil spending ?

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23070 Learning Circle
Ashburn, VA 20148

(703) 957-4450

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

Students who attend Brambleton Middle usually attend:

High:

Independence High

Feeder schools for Brambleton Middle:

Elementary:	Legacy Elementary
	Madison's Trust Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.5%

White:

35.1%

Hispanic:

7.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 91st percentile in 2019 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (94% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Virginia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2019

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school94%

District avg84%

Virginia avg71%

8^th of 416

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 7 pts since 2019

From top 9% (2019) to top 2% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 17Middle Schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools

18^th of 131Loudoun County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	89.4	8 of 416	98.1%	★★★★★
2025	82.6	35 of 419	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	80.2	57 of 417	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	58 of 422	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	75.3	64 of 415	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	79.8	34 of 419	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	79.2	38 of 424	91.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	86.6	14 of 297	95.3%	★★★★★
2025	73.6	55 of 297	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	55 of 299	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	69.0	78 of 298	73.8%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	82.2	8 of 137	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	67.5	37 of 136	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	64.2	43 of 128	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.8	22 of 132	83.3%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	97.1	3 of 292	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	73.4	54 of 281	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	49 of 278	82.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.4	9 of 409	97.8%	★★★★★
2025	84.7	17 of 403	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	82.5	32 of 407	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	79.2	60 of 411	85.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	94.6	4 of 283	98.6%	★★★★★
2025	81.5	31 of 279	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	60.4	96 of 272	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.4	56 of 275	79.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	91.7	10 of 401	97.5%	★★★★★
2025	68.2	104 of 403	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	62.7	135 of 402	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	90.4	11 of 410	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	78.8	58 of 404	85.6%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	72 of 407	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.8	72 of 409	82.4%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	4 of 125	96.8%	★★★★★
2025	61.2	48 of 130	63.1%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.1	5 of 249	98.0%	★★★★★
2025	62.5	89 of 244	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.7	44 of 237	81.4%	★★★★☆
2023	67.7	69 of 231	70.1%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	100.0	1 of 2	50.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	82.1	18 of 400	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	71.8	80 of 400	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	68.2	106 of 396	73.2%	★★★★☆
2023	60.3	161 of 402	60.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2026)99th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)99th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)98th percentile~ school

Female (2026)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)98th percentile~ school

Male (2026)97th percentile~ school

Military Connected (2026)97th percentile~ school

White (2026)96th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2026)95th percentile-3 vs school

Asian (2026)94th percentile-4 vs school

Native American (2025)50th percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+3 vs state

Algebra II100%~ state avg

Algebra I99%+5 vs state

Civics and Economics96%+22 vs state

English Reading94%+20 vs state

Science91%+26 vs state

Mathematics73%+27 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Geometry (2026)		SOL Algebra I (2026)			SOL Algebra II (2026)	SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL Civics and Economics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 7th Grade	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 6th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brambleton Middle	Public	8	23070 Learning Circle	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4450	1,164	77	15.2	11.8%	408 (35.1%)	67 (5.8%)	86 (7.4%)	518 (44.5%)	19 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (5.5%)	89.4	8^th of 416 public middle schools	98.1%		82.6	35^th of 419 public middle schools	91.6%	27		100.0			98.6	100.0			73.4	91.2			94.0	96.3	$15,134	$325	$14,809
Watson Mountain Middle	Public	6-8	41480 Steeplechase Loop Drive	Leesburg	20175	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(571) 367-4250	533	45	11.7	13.9%	174 (32.6%)	36 (6.8%)	49 (9.2%)	239 (44.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.6%)	76	67^th of 416 public middle schools	83.9%					(n/a)	573.0		≥ 50%	100.0			62.2	45.9			90.8	89.6
Stone Hill Middle	Public	6-8	23415 Evergreen Ridge Drive	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4420	1,146	78	14.7	19.5%	191 (16.7%)	116 (10.1%)	79 (6.9%)	672 (58.6%)	19 (1.7%)	5 (0.4%)	64 (5.6%)	74.6	81^st of 416 public middle schools	80.5%		76.3	80^th of 419 public middle schools	80.9%	1	≥ 50%	100.0	≥ 50%	100.0	92.5	100.0	61.7	56.0	55.9	79.6	82.2	86.3	86.4	90.3	$16,137	$155	$15,982
Eagle Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	42901 Waxpool Rd	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2140	1,258	88	14.3	12.4%	430 (34.2%)	94 (7.5%)	102 (8.1%)	534 (42.4%)	11 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	85 (6.8%)	85.3	19^th of 416 public middle schools	95.4%		87.3	14^th of 419 public middle schools	96.7%	5	≥ 50%	98.8	≥ 50%	100.0	95.2	502.0	81.3	70.0	74.5	85.4	90.6	94.8	90.4	93.7	$15,773	$219	$15,553
Gum Spring Middle	Public	6-8	42149 Greenstone Dr.	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4340	1,459	102	14.2	20.4%	377 (25.8%)	128 (8.8%)	103 (7.1%)	764 (52.4%)	25 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	59 (4.0%)	78.1	56^th of 416 public middle schools	86.5%		76.3	78^th of 419 public middle schools	81.4%	22	≥ 50%	100.0	567.0	99.1	95.5	100.0	63.5	52.8	53.9	84.9	86.2	85.3	87.9	95.9
Willard Middle	Public	6-8	40915 Braddock Road	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4040	1,684	112	15.0	8.8%	626 (37.2%)	128 (7.6%)	127 (7.5%)	688 (40.9%)	22 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	90 (5.3%)	86.2	16^th of 416 public middle schools	96.2%		84.3	26^th of 419 public middle schools	93.8%	10	≥ 50%	100.0	≥ 50%	100.0	97.0	531.0	84.6	73.1	64.6	86.1	92.0	90.6	90.8	93.1	$15,100	$296	$14,804
Farmwell Station Middle	Public	6-8	44281 Gloucester Pkwy	Ashburn	20147	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2320	981	72	13.5	32.4%	371 (37.8%)	101 (10.3%)	175 (17.8%)	265 (27.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (6.7%)	74.4	82^nd of 416 public middle schools	80.3%		78.7	54^th of 419 public middle schools	87.1%	28		98.6	≥ 50%	100.0	98.3	≥ 50%	63.5	64.1	59.0	78.0	85.6	79.5	83.5	88.1	$17,102	$396	$16,706
Trailside Middle	Public	6-8	20325 Claiborne Parkway	Ashburn	20147	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2280	1,131	85	13.2	21.7%	553 (48.9%)	72 (6.4%)	163 (14.4%)	266 (23.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (6.5%)	82	33^rd of 416 public middle schools	92.1%		85.2	22^nd of 419 public middle schools	94.7%	11	≥ 50%	100.0	≥ 50%	100.0	96.8	535.0	67.4	55.7	65.7	89.8	87.7	87.1	91.6	95.6	$16,296	$147	$16,150
J. Michael Lunsford Middle	Public	6-8	26020 Ticonderoga Road	Chantilly	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 722-2660	1,182	80	14.7	18.4%	448 (37.9%)	83 (7.0%)	104 (8.8%)	471 (39.8%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (5.9%)	80.5	43^rd of 416 public middle schools	89.7%		79.9	47^th of 419 public middle schools	88.8%	4	≥ 50%	97.4	580.0	99.2	96.6	535.0	71.6	55.4	61.7	85.2	91.0	85.0	87.7	92.9	$17,184	$257	$16,927
J. Lupton Simpson Middle	Public	6-8	490 Evergreen Mill Rd SE	Leesburg	20175	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2840	874	73	12.0	30.1%	475 (54.3%)	58 (6.6%)	227 (26.0%)	52 (5.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.6%)	62.4	152^nd of 416 public middle schools	63.5%		54.9	204^th of 419 public middle schools	51.3%	52		98.6		100.0	100.0	≥ 50%	64.1	30.6	50.5	72.5	78.5	76.3	76.1	85.3	$19,180	$390	$18,790

Frequently Asked Questions about Brambleton Middle

What high school do graduates of Brambleton Middle attend?

Students who attend Brambleton Middle usually go on to attend Independence High

How many students attend Brambleton Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,164 students attended Brambleton Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Brambleton Middle?

Students at Brambleton Middle are 45% Asian, 35% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Brambleton Middle in?

Loudoun County Public Schools

Is Brambleton Middle a good school?

Yes! Brambleton Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 416 Virginia middle schools.

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