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Willard Middle School vs. Eagle Ridge Middle School

Should you attend Willard Middle School or Eagle Ridge 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
Willard Middle School
40915 Braddock Road
Aldie, VA 20105
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Eagle Ridge Middle School
42901 Waxpool Rd
Ashburn, VA 20148
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
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 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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).
Serving 1,277 students in grades 6-8, Eagle Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 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
1,626 students
1,277 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eagle Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willard Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eagle Ridge Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
89 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eagle Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eagle 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.

Test Scores

#412 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
#171 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eagle Ridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Top 30% in VA)(22-23 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 20% in VA)(22-23 School Year Data)
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eagle 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 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eagle 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.
83%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Willard Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Eagle Ridge Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
539
405
Grade 7 Students
545
444
Grade 8 Students
542
428

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
40%
41%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eagle 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.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eagle 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.
% Black
8%
7%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eagle 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.
% White
37%
37%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eagle 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eagle 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.
0.69
0.69
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eagle 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
9%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eagle 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eagle 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.
 
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