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HARMONY MIDDLE

38174 W. Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158Loudoun County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,083
Students
Total enrolled
$20,828
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 45% vs nat'l
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
64/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,083 students in grades 06–08 in Hamilton, Virginia.
45% above average funding
District spends $20,828 per pupil, 45% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 64th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

HARMONY MIDDLE is a very large middle in Hamilton, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 1,083 students. The district invests $20,828 per student — 45% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 64/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at HARMONY MIDDLE

1,083
Total Students
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
83
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution569 male · 514 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 135 students
Student Composition
75%
11%
Asian3%
White75%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black4%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510225002831

Academic Outcomes at HARMONY MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 64th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20158

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,828Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,828
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,165
Student Support$3,957
Administration$2,499
Operations$3,124
Other$2,083
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,828 spent per student, an estimated $9,227 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
68%
State government
27.1%
Local (property tax)
67.9%
Federal programs
5.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,828/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (64/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Goshen Post Elementary
↓
Middle
BRAMBLETON MIDDLEWILLARD MIDDLEMERCER MIDDLEJ. Michael Lunsford Middle
+8 more
↓
High School
INDEPENDENCE HIGHFREEDOM HIGHRIVERSIDE HIGHLIGHTRIDGE HIGH
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyLoudoun County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLoudoun County Public Schools →
Phone: (540)751-2500
NCES ID: 510225002831
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hamilton seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
38174 W. Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.