Trailside Middle School

20325 Claiborne Parkway
Ashburn, VA 20147
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,135 students in grades 6-8, Trailside Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Trailside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Trailside Middle School's student population of 1,135 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,135 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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School Rankings

Trailside Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trailside Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#496 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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61%
54%
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82%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trailside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
24%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
18%
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Black
7%
22%
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White
49%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Trailside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trailside Middle School's ranking?
Trailside Middle School is ranked #496 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Trailside Middle School often compared to?
Trailside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Ridge Middle School, Stone Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Trailside Middle School?
1,135 students attend Trailside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Trailside Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trailside Middle School?
Trailside Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trailside Middle School offer ?
Trailside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Trailside Middle School part of?
Trailside Middle School is part of Loudoun Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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