Serving 858 students in grades 6-8, Harper Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harper Park Middle serves the eastern part of Leesburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 13.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 5.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harper Park Middle School's student population of 858 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
858 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Harper Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harper Park Middle School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
47%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harper Park Middle School's ranking?
Harper Park Middle School is ranked #965 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Harper Park Middle School often compared to?
Harper Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Ridge Middle School, Smart's Mill Middle School, J. Lupton Simpson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Harper Park Middle School?
858 students attend Harper Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Harper Park Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harper Park Middle School?
Harper Park Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harper Park Middle School offer ?
Harper Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harper Park Middle School part of?
Harper Park Middle School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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