Willard Middle

Summary:

Willard Middle is a public middle school located in Aldie, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,587 students. As part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Willard Middle consistently performs at an exceptional level on state assessments, often outperforming the district and state averages.

One of the key factors that sets Willard Middle apart is its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 37.93% White, 9.01% African American, 7.12% Hispanic, 39.76% Asian, and 5.1% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools in the Loudoun County district, and the school has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, such as Asian students (ranked 18th out of 128 Virginia middle schools in 2023-2024), African American students (ranked 16th out of 299 in 2023-2024), and disabled students (ranked 51st out of 281 in 2023-2024). This suggests that Willard Middle is effectively addressing the needs of diverse student populations and providing equitable educational opportunities.

In addition to its academic excellence and diversity, Willard Middle also stands out for its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 8.63% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is lower than the nearby schools in the Loudoun County district, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population. Overall, Willard Middle's consistent academic performance, diverse student body, and efficient resource allocation make it a model for other middle schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 40915 Braddock Road
       Aldie, VA  20105


(571) 367-4040

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,241 Help


Students who attend Willard Middle usually attend:

High:    Lightridge High

Feeder schools for Willard Middle:

Elementary:    Aldie Elementary
    Buffalo Trail Elementary
    Goshen Post Elementary
    Hovatter Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,587

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
39.8%
White:
37.9%
African American:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willard Middle ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd 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 82.44. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Willard 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 Willard Middle is $11,241, which is the lowest among 17 middle schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willard Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard Middle 39th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Willard 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 Willard Middle

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Rank History for all students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.94 26th 424 93.9%
2021 65.78 103rd 419 75.4%
2022 72.96 76th 415 81.7%
2023 78.27 72nd 422 82.9%
2024 82.44 39th 417 90.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.25 90th 231 61.0%
2024 59.50 86th 237 63.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.04 173rd 402 57.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.94 86th 411 79.1%
2024 79.92 48th 407 88.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.27 94th 278 66.2%
2024 74.84 51st 281 81.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.96 87th 123 29.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.61 61st 409 85.1%
2024 83.88 26th 407 93.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.42 29th 132 78.0%
2024 72.03 18th 128 85.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.60 57th 298 80.9%
2024 87.17 16th 299 94.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.27 98th 275 64.4%
2024 74.73 51st 272 81.3%
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Rank History for White students at Willard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.35 183rd 402 54.5%
2024 69.66 97th 396 75.5%
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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 Willard Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 513 120 496 125 5 1 72 0 1332
2020 532 134 544 141 4 1 85 0 1441
2021 544 133 564 97 9 6 92 0 1445
2022 594 147 623 102 12 4 91 0 1573
2023 602 143 631 113 16 1 81 0 1587

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

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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 Willard Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 1332 89.6 14.8 10.4
2020 1441 100.9 14.2 9.6
2021 1445 92.6 15.5 n/a
2022 1573 101.9 15.4 8.8
2023 1587 106.0 14.9 8.6

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 Willard Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 1332 89.6 14.8 10.4
2020 1441 100.9 14.2 9.6
2021 1445 92.6 15.5 n/a
2022 1573 101.9 15.4 8.8
2023 1587 106.0 14.9 8.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willard Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $92 (0.9%) $9,898 (99.1%) $9,990
2020 $163 (1.4%) $11,335 (98.6%) $11,497
2021 $385 (3.4%) $10,856 (96.6%) $11,241

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 72nd of 422 Middle schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Writing (Willard Middle)8980
 9%
   8th Grade Writing (Loudoun County Public Schools)8372.6
 10.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Willard Middle)7949
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)6742.8
 24.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Willard Middle)9279
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8874.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Willard Middle)8880.6
 7.4%
   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 (Willard Middle)9994
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Loudoun County Public Schools)8885
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Willard Middle)8691
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Loudoun County Public Schools)8985
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Willard Middle)9771
 26%
   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 Students13321587
 19.1%
African American120143
 19.2%
American Indian516
 220%
Asian496631
 27.2%
Hispanic125113
 9.6%
Pacific Islander11
White513602
 17.3%
Two or More Races7281
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.4%8.6%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willard Middle

Yes. Willard Middle ranks in the top 9.4% of Virginia middle schools.

Students who attend Willard Middle usually go on to attend Lightridge High

Students at Willard Middle are 40% Asian, 38% White, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,587 students attended Willard Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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