J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Summary:

J. Michael Lunsford Middle is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Chantilly, Virginia, part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Virginia, delivering excellent academic outcomes across various student subgroups.

J. Michael Lunsford Middle's academic performance is truly exceptional, ranking 64th out of 417 schools in Virginia for the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, often outperforming the Loudoun County and Virginia state averages. The school's proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I for 8th-grade students. When compared to other middle schools in the region, such as Franklin Middle and Carson Middle, J. Michael Lunsford Middle consistently outperforms its peers.

The school's diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, is a notable characteristic. J. Michael Lunsford Middle's performance is particularly strong for these student subgroups, ranking among the top middle schools in Virginia. This diversity likely contributes to the school's overall academic excellence. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2 students per teacher suggests a commitment to providing personalized attention and support to its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 26020 Ticonderoga Road
       Chantilly, VA  20152


(703) 722-2660

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,973 Help


Students who attend J. Michael Lunsford Middle usually attend:

High:    Freedom High

Feeder schools for J. Michael Lunsford Middle:

Elementary:    Cardinal Ridge Elementary
    Hutchison Farm Elementary
    Little River Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  1,328

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.9%
Asian:
38.0%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J. Michael Lunsford Middle ranks better than 84.7% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th 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 78.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details J. Michael Lunsford Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. Michael Lunsford Middle is $12,973. 12 middle schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J. Michael Lunsford Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks J. Michael Lunsford Middle 64th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See J. Michael Lunsford 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 J. Michael Lunsford Middle

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Rank History for all students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 79.08 37th 416 91.1%
2015 82.48 26th 412 93.7%
2016 79.07 46th 409 88.8%
2017 78.11 47th 415 88.7%
2018 68.85 82nd 413 80.1%
2019 77.73 44th 424 89.6%
2021 70.17 80th 419 80.9%
2022 72.61 79th 415 81.0%
2023 80.11 53rd 422 87.4%
2024 78.78 64th 417 84.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.43 23rd 231 90.0%
2024 82.97 16th 237 93.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.96 8th 122 93.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.57 90th 402 77.6%
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Rank History for Female students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.31 56th 411 86.4%
2024 78.09 57th 407 86.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.95 36th 278 87.1%
2024 75.79 47th 281 83.3%
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Rank History for Male students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.73 56th 409 86.3%
2024 78.48 60th 407 85.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.36 33rd 132 75.0%
2024 68.61 31st 128 75.8%
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Rank History for African American students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.02 43rd 298 85.6%
2024 80.54 36th 299 88.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.28 53rd 275 80.7%
2024 78.98 36th 272 86.8%
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Rank History for White students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.64 144th 402 64.2%
2024 58.95 158th 396 60.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for J. Michael Lunsford Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 619 72 307 100 6 0 59 0 1163
2013 663 80 350 108 7 0 65 0 1273
2014 743 84 370 122 7 2 76 0 1404
2015 742 78 424 126 5 2 93 0 1470
2016 746 80 456 136 4 2 80 0 1504
2017 729 73 516 122 7 0 74 0 1521
2018 776 85 578 134 7 0 70 0 1650
2019 748 82 599 131 7 0 82 0 1649
2020 713 95 580 122 8 1 77 0 1596
2021 629 82 562 117 10 1 76 0 1477
2022 575 92 519 115 8 4 71 0 1384
2023 517 97 504 124 6 3 77 0 1328

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 J. Michael Lunsford Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 1163 79.5 14.6 7
2013 1273 78.3 16.2 7.6
2014 1404 91.3 15.3 7.3
2015 1470 101.0 14.5 7.5
2016 1504 111.0 13.5 7.4
2017 1521 106.6 14.2 7.2
2018 1650 126.9 12.9 8.2
2019 1649 129.7 12.7 9.1
2020 1596 131.0 12.1 10.1
2021 1477 122.0 12.1 n/a
2022 1384 105.0 13.1 11.6
2023 1328 93.5 14.2 16.9

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 J. Michael Lunsford Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 1163 79.5 14.6 7
2013 1273 78.3 16.2 7.6
2014 1404 91.3 15.3 7.3
2015 1470 101.0 14.5 7.5
2016 1504 111.0 13.5 7.4
2017 1521 106.6 14.2 7.2
2018 1650 126.9 12.9 8.2
2019 1649 129.7 12.7 9.1
2020 1596 131.0 12.1 10.1
2021 1477 122.0 12.1 n/a
2022 1384 105.0 13.1 11.6
2023 1328 93.5 14.2 16.9

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 J. Michael Lunsford Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $356 (3.2%) $10,767 (96.8%) $11,123
2020 $130 (1.0%) $12,286 (99.0%) $12,416
2021 $332 (2.6%) $12,641 (97.4%) $12,973

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J. Michael Lunsford Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 44th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 422 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)8555.3
 29.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)7753
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)9285.4
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8680.2
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)9562.4
 32.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8747.2
 39.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)9380.9
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8779
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)8883.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Loudoun County Public Schools)8372.6
 10.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)6944.9
 24.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)6742.8
 24.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)9581.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8874.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)9087.2
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8478.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Loudoun County Public Schools)8885
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)10097
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Loudoun County Public Schools)8985
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (J. Michael Lunsford Middle)82100
 18%
   End of Course Algebra II (Loudoun County Public Schools)9483
 11%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16491328
 19.5%
African American8297
 18.3%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian599504
 15.9%
Hispanic131124
 5.3%
Pacific Islander03
White748517
 30.9%
Two or More Races8277
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.1%16.9%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J. Michael Lunsford Middle

J. Michael Lunsford Middle ranks 64th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend J. Michael Lunsford Middle usually go on to attend Freedom High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,328 students attended J. Michael Lunsford Middle.

Students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle are 39% White, 38% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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