Mercer Middle

Summary:

Mercer Middle is a public middle school located in Aldie, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,379 students. It is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mercer Middle stands out for its unique racial makeup, with a high percentage of Asian students (around 50%) and a relatively low percentage of White students (around 25-30%) compared to nearby schools like Carson Middle and Franklin Middle. The school consistently performs well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in advanced math courses like Algebra I and Geometry, as well as in English Reading. However, its performance in regular math courses is relatively weaker, often ranking in the middle or bottom half of Virginia middle schools. Mercer Middle's Asian and African American student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking in the top 50-100 schools in Virginia, while its White and multi-racial student subgroups perform relatively lower.

Mercer Middle's strong academic performance may be influenced by its socioeconomic advantage, as indicated by the relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (around 18%). The school is also located in close proximity to several other high-performing middle schools, such as Eagle Ridge Middle, Willard Middle, and J. Michael Lunsford Middle, which may contribute to the overall academic excellence in the area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 42149 Greenstone Dr.
       Aldie, VA  20105


(703) 957-4340

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,863 Help


Students who attend Mercer Middle usually attend:

High:    John Champe High

Feeder schools for Mercer Middle:

Elementary:    Arcola Elementary
    Liberty Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  1,444

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
51.3%
White:
25.0%
African American:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.9% Help


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Compare Details Mercer Middle ranks better than 76.5% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 10th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.2. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (51.3%), White (25%), African American (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mercer Middle is 13.9. 10 middle schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mercer Middle is $12,863. 13 middle schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mercer Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Mercer Middle 98th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Mercer Middle in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mercer Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.73 32nd 340 90.6%
2006 67.47 77th 383 79.9%
2007 69.93 66th 387 82.9%
2008 72.02 58th 391 85.2%
2009 71.51 52nd 390 86.7%
2010 68.48 80th 408 80.4%
2011 64.29 102nd 413 75.3%
2012 61.69 106th 413 74.3%
2013 66.39 86th 416 79.3%
2014 74.75 55th 416 86.8%
2015 65.09 105th 412 74.5%
2016 77.19 54th 409 86.8%
2017 80.68 38th 415 90.8%
2018 79.69 31st 413 92.5%
2019 74.97 60th 424 85.8%
2021 67.66 93rd 419 77.8%
2022 71.67 86th 415 79.3%
2023 72.89 108th 422 74.4%
2024 72.20 98th 417 76.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.20 123rd 231 46.8%
2024 48.25 124th 237 47.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.81 12th 100 88.0%
2024 60.35 35th 122 71.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.41 137th 402 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.10 108th 411 73.7%
2024 71.82 97th 407 76.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.87 122nd 278 56.1%
2024 59.56 102nd 281 63.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.19 85th 114 25.4%
2024 18.22 118th 123 4.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.15 105th 409 74.3%
2024 71.57 100th 407 75.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.24 67th 132 49.2%
2024 60.20 53rd 128 58.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.88 48th 298 83.9%
2024 65.64 88th 299 70.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.98 113th 275 58.9%
2024 52.64 124th 272 54.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mercer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.07 275th 402 31.6%
2024 45.94 229th 396 42.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mercer Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 403 64 117 46 2 n/a n/a 12 644
2006 525 78 187 61 3 n/a n/a 18 872
2007 635 124 241 89 4 n/a n/a 23 1116
2008 729 137 274 97 5 n/a n/a 25 1267
2009 733 126 284 100 4 n/a n/a 26 1273
2010 665 129 300 101 3 n/a n/a 30 1228
2011 617 128 382 131 8 1 59 0 1326
2012 355 76 221 60 5 1 24 0 742
2013 389 98 260 64 5 1 39 0 856
2014 439 98 322 79 5 2 48 0 993
2015 554 102 425 97 3 3 70 0 1254
2016 681 117 546 133 7 4 95 0 1583
2017 767 137 690 161 7 3 100 0 1865
2018 738 160 687 175 7 2 109 0 1878
2019 539 137 577 118 6 3 86 0 1466
2020 588 150 658 116 12 5 97 0 1626
2021 375 133 548 108 10 2 65 0 1241
2022 357 138 589 100 9 1 71 0 1265
2023 355 144 688 103 15 1 73 0 1379
2024 361 140 741 110 17 2 73 0 1444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mercer Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 644 n/a n/a 5.7
2006 872 60.0 14.5 6.9
2007 1116 83.3 13.4 6.2
2008 1267 85.3 14.9 7.2
2009 1273 84.0 15.2 5.1
2010 1228 69.1 17.7 8.4
2011 1326 69.7 19.0 10.8
2012 742 51.9 14.2 12.9
2013 856 52.2 16.3 9.3
2014 993 63.7 15.5 7.6
2015 1254 76.0 16.5 7.3
2016 1583 92.0 17.2 8.5
2017 1865 125.9 14.8 7.8
2018 1878 134.4 13.9 8.6
2019 1466 104.9 13.9 8.7
2020 1626 116.1 14.0 9.5
2021 1241 94.1 13.1 n/a
2022 1265 86.2 14.6 12.3
2023 1379 95.0 14.5 18.4
2024 1444 103.8 13.9 18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mercer Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 644 n/a n/a 5.7
2006 872 60.0 14.5 6.9
2007 1116 83.3 13.4 6.2
2008 1267 85.3 14.9 7.2
2009 1273 84.0 15.2 5.1
2010 1228 69.1 17.7 8.4
2011 1326 69.7 19.0 10.8
2012 742 51.9 14.2 12.9
2013 856 52.2 16.3 9.3
2014 993 63.7 15.5 7.6
2015 1254 76.0 16.5 7.3
2016 1583 92.0 17.2 8.5
2017 1865 125.9 14.8 7.8
2018 1878 134.4 13.9 8.6
2019 1466 104.9 13.9 8.7
2020 1626 116.1 14.0 9.5
2021 1241 94.1 13.1 n/a
2022 1265 86.2 14.6 12.3
2023 1379 95.0 14.5 18.4
2024 1444 103.8 13.9 18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mercer Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $188 (1.8%) $10,168 (98.2%) $10,356
2020 $51 (0.5%) $11,032 (99.5%) $11,083
2021 $265 (2.1%) $12,598 (97.9%) $12,863

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mercer Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 108th of 422 Middle schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Mercer Middle)7866.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)7753
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Mercer Middle)9185.2
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8680.2
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mercer Middle)9255.8
 36.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8747.2
 39.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Mercer Middle)9185.1
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8779
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mercer Middle)10034.6
 65.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)6742.8
 24.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Mercer Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Loudoun County Public Schools)8985
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14661379
 5.9%
African American137144
 5.1%
American Indian615
 150%
Asian577688
 19.2%
Hispanic118103
 12.7%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White539355
 34.1%
Two or More Races8673
 15.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.7%18.4%
 9.7%


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Mercer Middle ranks 98th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mercer Middle usually go on to attend John Champe High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,444 students attended Mercer Middle.

Students at Mercer Middle are 51% Asian, 25% White, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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