Is Trailside Middle a good school?

Trailside Middle ranks 96 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Trailside Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,148 students attended Trailside Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Trailside Middle?

Students at Trailside Middle are 48% White, 23% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Trailside Middle attend?

Students who attend Trailside Middle usually go on to attend Stone Bridge High

Trailside Middle

Summary:

Trailside Middle is a public middle school in Ashburn, Virginia, serving 1,148 students in grades 6-8. 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.

Trailside Middle consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in Virginia, with students performing exceptionally well on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, significantly outpacing the Loudoun County and Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school's students excel in advanced math courses, with over 99% proficiency in Algebra I and Geometry, and their reading proficiency rates are 10-15 percentage points above the state average. Trailside Middle's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population and a relatively even distribution of other racial groups, is a notable strength, and the school's performance for African American, multi-racial, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities is particularly strong.

While Trailside Middle outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as J. Lupton Simpson Middle and Sterling Middle, some schools like Eagle Ridge Middle and Brambleton Middle also demonstrate exceptional performance, ranking among the top 15% of Virginia middle schools. Trailside Middle's academic success is not solely dependent on higher resource allocation, as its spending per student and student-teacher ratio are in line with the district and state averages, suggesting a focus on effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support for students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

20325 Claiborne Parkway
Ashburn, VA 20147

(571) 252-2280

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
96^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,644

Students who attend Trailside Middle usually attend:

High:

Stone Bridge High

Feeder schools for Trailside Middle:

Elementary:	Belmont Station Elementary
	Cedar Lane Elementary
	Sanders Corner Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,148

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

Asian:

22.8%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.3%

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Compare Details Trailside Middle ranks better than 77% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trailside Middle is $12,644. 14 middle schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trailside Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Trailside Middle 96^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Trailside Middle in the ranking list.)

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

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Rank History for all students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2015	73.04	64^th	412	84.5%
2016	74.90	59^th	409	85.6%
2017	78.09	48^th	415	88.4%
2018	75.71	56^th	413	86.4%
2019	73.61	66^th	424	84.4%
2021	63.27	116^th	419	72.3%
2022	68.25	99^th	415	76.1%
2023	75.12	97^th	422	77.0%
2024	72.64	96^th	417	77.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.64	19^th	231	91.8%
2024	82.75	17^th	237	92.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.97	43^rd	100	57.0%
2024	45.60	53^rd	122	56.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.54	156^th	402	61.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.86	111^th	411	73.0%
2024	64.86	143^rd	407	64.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.44	86^th	278	69.1%
2024	70.27	61^st	281	78.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.86	65^th	114	43.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.35	79^th	409	80.7%
2024	78.39	61^st	407	85.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.55	54^th	132	59.1%
2024	63.29	48^th	128	62.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.52	15^th	298	95.0%
2024	75.73	50^th	299	83.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.43	79^th	275	71.3%
2024	57.06	110^th	272	59.6%

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Rank History for White students at Trailside Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.11	138^th	402	65.7%
2024	58.86	159^th	396	59.8%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Trailside Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	705	71	166	134	0	1	58	1135
2016	732	74	185	139	0	0	61	1191
2017	740	68	187	153	1	0	60	1209
2018	719	74	223	136	2	1	67	1222
2019	703	81	264	129	6	1	64	1248
2020	688	91	274	130	6	1	78	1268
2021	630	95	282	150	5	1	68	1231
2022	554	80	267	151	4	1	78	1135
2023	551	88	262	172	3	1	71	1148

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Trailside Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	1135	84.0	13.5	8.1
2016	1191	87.0	13.6	9.2
2017	1209	102.2	11.8	10.4
2018	1222	103.8	11.7	10.6
2019	1248	105.7	11.8	10.1
2020	1268	103.5	12.2	11.7
2021	1231	97.1	12.6	n/a
2022	1135	91.2	12.4	13
2023	1148	80.0	14.3	19.3

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.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	1135	84.0	13.5	8.1
2016	1191	87.0	13.6	9.2
2017	1209	102.2	11.8	10.4
2018	1222	103.8	11.7	10.6
2019	1248	105.7	11.8	10.1
2020	1268	103.5	12.2	11.7
2021	1231	97.1	12.6	n/a
2022	1135	91.2	12.4	13
2023	1148	80.0	14.3	19.3

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 Trailside Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$99 (0.9%)	$11,303 (99.1%)	$11,402
2020	$98 (0.8%)	$11,959 (99.2%)	$12,057
2021	$338 (2.7%)	$12,306 (97.3%)	$12,644

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trailside 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 66^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 97^th of 422 Middle schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Trailside Middle)	82	58.1	23.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	77	53	24%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Trailside Middle)	90	86.2	3.8%
6th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	86	80.2	5.8%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Trailside Middle)	92	53.9	38.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	87	47.2	39.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Trailside Middle)	89	81.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	87	79	8.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Trailside Middle)	85	75.4	9.6%
8th Grade Writing (Loudoun County Public Schools)	83	72.6	10.4%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Trailside Middle)	70	46.2	23.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	67	42.8	24.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Trailside Middle)	90	81.6	8.4%
8th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	74.2	13.8%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Trailside Middle)	91	85.4	5.6%
8th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	84	78.4	5.6%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Trailside Middle)	99	97	2%
End of Course Geometry (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	85	3%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Trailside Middle)	98	94	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Loudoun County Public Schools)	89	85	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Trailside Middle)	100	100
End of Course Algebra II (Loudoun County Public Schools)	94	83	11%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1248	1148	8%
African American	81	88	8.6%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	264	262	0.8%
Hispanic	129	172	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	703	551	21.6%
Two or More Races	64	71	10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.1%	19.3%	9.2%

Schools Near Trailside Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Algebra II (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Trailside Middle	Public	6-8	20325 Claiborne Parkway	Ashburn	20147	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2280	1,148	80	14.3	19.3%	551 (48.0%)	88 (7.7%)	172 (15.0%)	262 (22.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (6.2%)	72.6	96^th of 417 public middle schools	77.0%		75.1	97^th of 422 public middle schools	77.0%	1	99.1	99.2	87.6		75.5	63.3	32.8	77.3	89.0	84.8	82.7	81.2	$12,644	$338	$12,306
Farmwell Station Middle	Public	6-8	44281 Gloucester Pkwy	Ashburn	20147	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2320	1,024	77	13.2	31.5%	410 (40.0%)	108 (10.5%)	156 (15.2%)	281 (27.4%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (6.0%)	81.6	44^th of 417 public middle schools	89.4%		76	94^th of 422 public middle schools	77.7%	50	100.0	100.0	98.3		65.4	71.0	60.7	84.8	90.0	86.9	84.6	90.9	$13,600	$437	$13,163
Belmont Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	19045 Upper Belmont Place	Leesburg	20176	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2220	1,067	75	14.2	18.8%	491 (46.0%)	114 (10.7%)	149 (14.0%)	233 (21.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (7.2%)	75	83^rd of 417 public middle schools	80.1%		79.1	62^nd of 422 public middle schools	85.3%	21	95.8	100.0	99.2	100.0	70.6	63.7	58.9	77.5	79.9	81.3	80.7	91.7	$13,824	$353	$13,471
Eagle Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	42901 Waxpool Rd	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2140	1,202	83	14.5	10.6%	453 (37.7%)	85 (7.1%)	106 (8.8%)	481 (40.0%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (5.9%)	83.2	32^nd of 417 public middle schools	92.3%		84.3	29^th of 422 public middle schools	93.1%	3	99.5	98.4	93.7		80.4	65.5	79.2	85.1	88.8	91.6	89.8	92.6	$13,288	$424	$12,864
Harper Park Middle	Public	6-8	701 Potomac Station Dr NE	Leesburg	20176	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2820	844	71	11.8	32.8%	370 (43.8%)	89 (10.5%)	213 (25.2%)	107 (12.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (7.2%)	57.5	194^th of 417 public middle schools	53.5%		58	181^st of 422 public middle schools	57.1%	13	97.0	100.0	94.0		57.4	52.1	30.6	70.3	72.9	81.1	71.1	80.3	$17,250	$461	$16,789
J. Lupton Simpson Middle	Public	6-8	490 Evergreen Mill Rd SE	Leesburg	20175	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2840	974	77	12.6	27.3%	554 (56.9%)	61 (6.3%)	230 (23.6%)	66 (6.8%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.0%)	61.7	163^rd of 417 public middle schools	60.9%		58.6	177^th of 422 public middle schools	58.1%	14	96.7	100.0	96.6		55.2	56.3	34.7	72.1	72.7	76.2	78.2	86.0	$16,164	$522	$15,643
River Bend Middle	Public	6-8	46240 Algonkian Pkwy.	Sterling	20165	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 434-3220	1,160	93	12.4	38.4%	484 (41.7%)	99 (8.5%)	339 (29.2%)	147 (12.7%)	7 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	80 (6.9%)	46.4	239^th of 417 public middle schools	42.7%		39.4	277^th of 422 public middle schools	34.4%	38	97.6	100.0	94.9		59.6	37.4	33.3	64.6	71.6	64.8	70.9	78.5	$13,811	$350	$13,460
Brambleton Middle	Public	6-8	23070 Learning Circle	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4450	1,621	117	13.8	9.6%	653 (40.3%)	93 (5.7%)	121 (7.5%)	633 (39.0%)	24 (1.5%)	5 (0.3%)	92 (5.7%)	80.2	57^th of 417 public middle schools	86.3%		79.6	58^th of 422 public middle schools	86.3%	1	99.4	98.1	93.4	92.3	76.2	59.3	61.8	79.8	92.3	89.7	85.6	91.9	$12,057	$556	$11,501
Smart's Mill Middle	Public	6-8	850 N. King St.	Leesburg	20176	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2030	874	75	11.6	36.8%	431 (49.3%)	63 (7.2%)	275 (31.5%)	52 (5.9%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.7%)	44 (5.0%)	46.3	240^th of 417 public middle schools	42.4%		55.5	193^rd of 422 public middle schools	54.3%	47	96.8	98.6	99.1		31.4	20.9	48.4	67.8	65.1	65.3	74.3	81.7	$15,709	$559	$15,151
Stone Hill Middle	Public	6-8	23415 Evergreen Ridge Drive	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4420	1,110	76	14.7	15.8%	172 (15.5%)	118 (10.6%)	67 (6.0%)	690 (62.2%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	53 (4.8%)	75.1	82^nd of 417 public middle schools	80.3%		81.5	45^th of 422 public middle schools	89.3%	37	93.2	99.4	93.4	98.0	53.3	57.4	47.3	82.1	88.1	90.2	87.0	90.8	$13,190	$341	$12,850

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