Eagle Ridge Middle School

42901 Waxpool Rd
Ashburn, VA 20148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,258 students in grades 6-8, Eagle Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,258 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : Eagle Ridge Middle serves the southeast part of Ashburn, VA, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 3.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Eagle Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,258 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2004
School Calendar

School Rankings

Eagle Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Ridge Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#83 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

88%
68%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
88%
69%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
81%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
42%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

White
34%
44%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
66%
0.70

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
13%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eagle Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Eagle Ridge Middle School is ranked #83 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Eagle Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Eagle Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Hill Middle School, Brambleton Middle School, Belmont Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Middle School?
1,258 students attend Eagle Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Eagle Ridge Middle School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle Ridge Middle School?
Eagle Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eagle Ridge Middle School offer ?
Eagle Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eagle Ridge Middle School part of?
Eagle Ridge Middle School is part of Loudoun County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
This is an amazing school! There are a lot of different afterschool activies that you can do, and the teachers there always help you out by posting homework on their webpages.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,258 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : Eagle Ridge Middle serves the southeast part of Ashburn, VA, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 3.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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