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Watson Mountain Middle

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Watson Mountain Middle ranks 67 th of 416 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 416 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

Watson Mountain Middle is a grades 6–8 school in Leesburg, VA, serving 533 students in Loudoun County Public Schools, a district ranked 18th out of 131 in Virginia. For 2025–2026, Watson Mountain Middle ranks 67th out of 416 Virginia middle schools—84th percentile, 4 stars. It's a strong school, though it sits in the shadow of an exceptional local cluster: nearby Brambleton Middle (#8), Willard Middle (#16), and Eagle Ridge Middle (#19) all rank in the 95th–98th percentile. Watson is smaller than its neighbors and has the lowest student-teacher ratio around at 11.7-to-1.

Reading is Watson's clear academic signature. On state SOL tests, 90.8% of 6th graders and 89.6% of 7th graders met proficiency—about 8 points above the district and 17 points above the state. Attendance is another standout: a chronic absenteeism rate of 9.2%, the lowest among nearby middle schools. Math tells a more mixed story. Students in accelerated 7th grade Algebra I posted a perfect 100% proficiency rate, but on-grade-level 7th grade math (45.9%) fell below the district average (51.4%), and 6th grade math (62.2%) roughly matched state averages. The school's math challenge clearly lies with standard-progression students, not the accelerated track.

Watson posts strong statewide results for many student groups, including female, male, Asian, and disabled students, all ranking in the 78th–82nd percentile. The clearest opportunity for targeted support is economically disadvantaged students, who rank at the 56th percentile statewide. One caveat: no 8th grade SOL scores were available, so the full 6th–8th grade picture is incomplete. For families comparing options, Watson's smaller classes, excellent attendance, and top-tier reading instruction are meaningful differentiators.

533

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,791

Per pupil spending ?

13.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

41480 Steeplechase Loop Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175

(571) 367-4250

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.8%

White:

32.6%

Hispanic:

9.2%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (83% vs 68% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Virginia middle schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school83%

District avg76%

Virginia avg68%

67^th of 416

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 16%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 18Middle Schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools

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

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)

Female (2026)82nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)81st percentile~ school

Asian (2026)80th percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2026)78th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)73rd percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2026)71st percentile-13 vs school

White (2026)58th percentile-26 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)56th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%~ state avg

English Reading90%+17 vs state

Mathematics55%-3 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 (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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
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			$20,791	$91	$20,700
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	$15,120	$411	$14,709
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	$16,008	$149	$15,860
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	$15,576	$213	$15,363
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	$14,707	$245	$14,462
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	$15,424	$67	$15,357
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	$16,469	$154	$16,315
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	$17,370	$368	$17,001
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	$16,792	$176	$16,616
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	$19,914	$300	$19,614

Frequently Asked Questions about Watson Mountain Middle

What district is Watson Mountain Middle in?

Loudoun County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Watson Mountain Middle?

Students at Watson Mountain Middle are 45% Asian, 33% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Watson Mountain Middle a good school?

Watson Mountain Middle ranks 67^th of 416 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Watson Mountain Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 533 students attended Watson Mountain Middle.

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