How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J. Michael Lunsford Middle | Mercer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chantilly, VA | Aldie, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 1,459 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.0% | 17.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | J. Michael Lunsford Middle | Mercer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,934 | $19,934 |
| District | Loudoun County Public Schools | Loudoun County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J. Michael Lunsford Middle | Mercer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| African American | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 39.8% | 52.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J. Michael Lunsford Middle | Mercer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 276:1 | 253:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.7% | 12.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 59 | 68 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.