J Michael Lunsford Middle School

26020 Ticonderoga Road
Chantilly, VA 20152
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Top 20%
Serving 1,384 students in grades 6-8, J Michael Lunsford Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher 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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 70% (Top 30%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J Michael Lunsford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

J Michael Lunsford Middle School's student population of 1,384 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,384 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
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School Rankings

J Michael Lunsford Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J Michael Lunsford 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#251 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
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70%
54%
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87%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
37%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
7%
22%
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White
42%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
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0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J Michael Lunsford Middle School's ranking?
J Michael Lunsford Middle School is ranked #251 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are J Michael Lunsford Middle School often compared to?
J Michael Lunsford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercer Middle School, Stone Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend J Michael Lunsford Middle School?
1,384 students attend J Michael Lunsford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of J Michael Lunsford Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Michael Lunsford Middle School?
J Michael Lunsford Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J Michael Lunsford Middle School offer ?
J Michael Lunsford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J Michael Lunsford Middle School part of?
J Michael Lunsford Middle School is part of Loudoun Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 30%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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