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J. Lupton Simpson Middle School vs. Harper Park Middle School

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School Overview

School
J. Lupton Simpson Middle School
490 Evergreen Mill Rd Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Harper Park Middle School
701 Potomac Station Dr Ne
Leesburg, VA 20176
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Harper Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 874 students in grades 6-8, J. Lupton Simpson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 70% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 880 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
874 students
880 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J. Lupton Simpson 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 Harper Park Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harper Park Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
73 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J. Lupton Simpson 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 Harper Park Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 Harper Park Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#942 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#965 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harper Park Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 50% in VA)
68%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harper Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
67%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 Harper Park Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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)
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of J. Lupton Simpson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harper Park Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
267
308
Grade 7 Students
306
275
Grade 8 Students
301
297

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 Harper Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Loudoun County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 Harper Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Loudoun County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 Harper Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Loudoun County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 Harper Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 Harper Park Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Loudoun County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 Harper Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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
24%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 Harper Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Loudoun County Public Schools 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 Harper Park Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Loudoun County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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