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Belmont Ridge Middle School vs. Farmwell Station Middle School

Should you attend Belmont Ridge Middle School or Farmwell Station Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Belmont Ridge Middle School
19045 Upper Belmont Place
Leesburg, VA 20176
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Farmwell Station Middle School
44281 Gloucester Pkwy
Ashburn, VA 20147
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,071 students in grades 6-8, Belmont Ridge 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 69% (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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 983 students in grades 6-8, Farmwell Station Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 65% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,071 students
983 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belmont Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Farmwell Station Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belmont Ridge Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Farmwell Station Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belmont Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Farmwell Station Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Ridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Farmwell Station Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#345 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#410 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belmont Ridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Farmwell Station Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farmwell Station Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farmwell Station Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Belmont Ridge Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Farmwell Station Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
350
304
Grade 7 Students
381
316
Grade 8 Students
340
363

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belmont Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Farmwell Station Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belmont Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Farmwell Station Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belmont Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Farmwell Station Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belmont Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Farmwell Station Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belmont Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Farmwell Station Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Loudoun County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belmont Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Farmwell Station Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belmont Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Farmwell Station Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belmont Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Farmwell Station Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Loudoun County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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