- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Blue Ridge Middle shrank from 801 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 510225000912 · Purcellville, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 11.9:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Blue Ridge Middle shrank from 801 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school 714
Blue Ridge Middle
714 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Middle reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Middle compares
Blue Ridge Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,030
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~714 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), down 67.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.