Serving 1,024 students in grades 6-8, Farmwell Station Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmwell Station Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Farmwell Station Middle School's student population of 1,024 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,024 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farmwell Station Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmwell Station Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
27%
7%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmwell Station Middle School's ranking?
Farmwell Station Middle School is ranked #410 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Farmwell Station Middle School often compared to?
Farmwell Station Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Farmwell Station Middle School?
1,024 students attend Farmwell Station Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Farmwell Station Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmwell Station Middle School?
Farmwell Station Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farmwell Station Middle School offer ?
Farmwell Station Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmwell Station Middle School part of?
Farmwell Station Middle School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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