- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashburn, VA
Brambleton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brambleton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225003036
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brambleton Middle earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brambleton Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brambleton Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225003036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Brambleton Middle held near 1,685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.0 → 119.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+64 students YoY 510225003036 · Ashburn, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,164 enr · 9.9:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Brambleton Middle held near 1,685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.0 → 119.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Brambleton 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
Brambleton Middle
1,164 students
What this shows Brambleton Middle reports 1,164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brambleton Middle compares
Brambleton Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 86% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,164 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,164
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 5% in Virginia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.5%
White 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Brambleton Middle is more 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 Brambleton 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 | Higher 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 Brambleton 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
Similar middle schools in Ashburn
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Eagle Ridge Middle
Standard public school
1,258 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Stone Hill Middle
Standard public school
1,146 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Trailside Middle
Standard public school
1,131 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Farmwell Station Middle
Standard public school
981 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brambleton Middle
How many students attend Brambleton Middle?
Brambleton Middle has 1,164 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,621 (2022-23) → 1,685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brambleton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brambleton Middle is 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 37% 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 Brambleton Middle?
8.2% of students at Brambleton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brambleton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brambleton Middle is Asian at 44.5% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brambleton Middle?
Brambleton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Brambleton Middle rank among middle schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brambleton Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Ashburn, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ashburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Brambleton 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.