Enrollment
1,164
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brambleton Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brambleton Middle
Brambleton Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Ashburn, Virginia, enrolling 1,164 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Brambleton Middle is leaner than roughly 95% of Virginia schools and 29% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.2% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 1,164 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 129 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and White (35%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ashburn's middle schools, it stands alongside Eagle Ridge Middle (1,258 students): Brambleton Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 15.3:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Brambleton 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 Brambleton Middle compares
Brambleton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Brambleton 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 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
- 2,166
- 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 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
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 (~1,164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brambleton Middle a good school?
Brambleton Middle earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 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.
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