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Mercer Middle School vs. Willard Middle School

Should you attend Mercer Middle School or Willard 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
Mercer Middle School
42149 Greenstone Dr.
Aldie, VA 20105
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Willard Middle School
40915 Braddock Road
Aldie, VA 20105
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Mercer 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%)

Willard 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%)
Overview
Serving 1,444 students in grades 6-8, Mercer 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 83% (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 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,626 students in grades 6-8, Willard 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 66% (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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
1,444 students
1,626 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mercer 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 Willard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mercer Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willard Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
111 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mercer 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 Willard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mercer 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 Willard 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

#326 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#412 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mercer 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 Willard 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)
66%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mercer 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 Willard 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.
83%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mercer 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 Willard 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.
75%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mercer Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Willard Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
483
539
Grade 7 Students
483
545
Grade 8 Students
478
542

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
51%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mercer 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 Willard 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
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mercer 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 Willard 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%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mercer 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 Willard 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
25%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mercer 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 Willard 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mercer 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 Willard 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.
0.67
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mercer 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 Willard 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%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mercer 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 Willard 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mercer 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 Willard 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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