MERCER MIDDLE

42149 Greenstone Dr.
Aldie, VA 20105

www.lcps.org/mercer

1,379 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mercer Middle School, located in Aldie, Virginia, is a key component of the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) system. Situated in a rapidly growing suburban area of Northern Virginia, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the community’s ongoing development. It is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both the academic and social-emotional growth of early adolescents.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies, while also offering a variety of extracurricular activities. These programs typically include athletics, music, arts, and various student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. With its modern facilities and emphasis on collaboration, Mercer Middle strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond by promoting critical thinking, digital literacy, and community involvement.

1,379

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERCER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	103
Black	144
Asian	688
Two or More	73
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
688 (49.9 %)
White
355 (25.7 %)
Black
144 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
103 (7.5 %)
Two or More
73 (5.3 %)
American Indian
15 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)957-4340
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/mercer
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 449

Grade 7 460

Grade 8 470

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MERCER MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	449
Grade 7	460
Grade 8	470

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MERCER MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	663	48.1%
Male	716	51.9%

Middle School 6th - 8th