At a glance
Reported students
1,071
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
700
Belmont Ridge Middle: 1,071 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,054
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Belmont Ridge Middle
Belmont Ridge Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Leesburg. It is one of 102 current school records connected to Loudoun County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,071 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43%) and Asian (23.1%). English learners represent 11.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Belmont Ridge Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43%
- Hispanic13.6%
- Black11.7%
- Asian23.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Loudoun County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harmony Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,115 reported students
Trailside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,131 reported students
River Bend Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,137 reported students
Stone Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,146 reported students
Farmwell Station Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
981 reported students
Brambleton Middle
Middle · Grades 08–08
1,164 reported students
Public schools near Belmont Ridge Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Park Middle Middle · Loudoun County Public Schools | 06–08 | 858 | 1.8 mi |
| Trailside Middle Middle · Loudoun County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,131 | 2.5 mi |
| Farmwell Station Middle Middle · Loudoun County Public Schools | 06–08 | 981 | 3.8 mi |
| J. Lupton Simpson Middle Middle · Loudoun County Public Schools | 06–08 | 874 | 4.3 mi |
| Smart's Mill Middle Middle · Loudoun County Public Schools | 06–08 | 885 | 4.3 mi |
| John Poole Middle Middle · Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 467 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Belmont Ridge Middle
What grades does Belmont Ridge Middle serve?
Belmont Ridge Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Loudoun County Public Schools.
How many students attend Belmont Ridge Middle?
Belmont Ridge Middle reported 1,071 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,054 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Belmont Ridge Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 1,071 students and 77.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Belmont Ridge Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Belmont Ridge Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Loudoun County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Belmont Ridge Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Belmont Ridge Middle in?
Belmont Ridge Middle is part of Loudoun County Public Schools, based in Ashburn, VA, which operates 102 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Belmont Ridge Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harper Park Middle (1.8 mi), Trailside Middle (2.5 mi), Farmwell Station Middle (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.