Enrollment
714
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Purcellville, VA
Blue Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225000912
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Purcellville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Purcellville, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225000912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blue Ridge Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blue Ridge Middle
Blue Ridge Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Purcellville, Virginia, enrolling 714 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.5% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 714 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 262 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Blue Ridge Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blue Ridge Middle compares
Blue Ridge Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 75% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 20% in Virginia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Blue Ridge Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Blue Ridge Middle.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blue Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Middle
How many students attend Blue Ridge Middle?
Blue Ridge Middle has 714 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Purcellville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Middle is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ridge Middle?
14.5% of students at Blue Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Middle is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Purcellville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Middle?
Blue Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Ridge Middle rank among public schools in Purcellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Purcellville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Purcellville on the city page.
Is Blue Ridge Middle a good school?
Blue Ridge Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Blue Ridge Middle, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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