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J. Lupton Simpson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1020 students

 
 
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Posted May 26, 2013

are kids and us we are please with the attention of the teachers and the staff for going above and beyond in education matters , the PRINCIPAL knows everybody by name and is VERY involve with all the school programs really for you kids if you are moving to this area there is the place to be. congratulations to all KEEP DOING THE GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2011

Great leadership....great teachers who care....strong parent organization Much better than it was 3-4 years ago.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

J.L. Simpson transitions young kids into young adults ready to face high school intellectually and socially.


Posted September 27, 2007

My daugther loves the school and the teacher. The new principal is great and brings new wind. He is full of live and energy. he will be a great leader for simpson! Thank you all!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2006

the lack of academic programs Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities Level of parent involvement is astonishing
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2005

My daughter really enjoys going to this school with her friends. She is academically challenged in the Spectrum program as well. I think this school is underrated in comparision to nearby middle schools. It has been a nice experience for us. My girl says that English and Math are particularly good for sixth graders.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 13, 2005

My daughter is the first year there. She loves the school. She is doing all honer classes. The teachers are very friendly and the atmosphere is warm. We are very happy with this school. Thank you!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

335 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

249 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

333 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

340 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

323 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

323 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students91%
Female students95%
Male students87%
Black students78%
Asian students95%
Hispanic72%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities65%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students68%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female students83%
Male students77%
Black students64%
Asian students92%
Hispanic66%
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students65%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students90%
Female students95%
Male students84%
Black students70%
Asian students91%
Hispanic84%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students58%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students69%
Female students69%
Male students68%
Black students34%
Asian students74%
Hispanic45%
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students25%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students92%
Female students92%
Male students93%
Black students80%
Asian students92%
Hispanic91%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

English: Writing

All Students93%
Female students94%
Male students92%
Black students79%
Asian students84%
Hispanic96%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students94%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students17%
Female students27%
Male students9%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic17%
White students15%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities17%
Limited English proficient students20%
Proficient in English17%
Not migrant17%

Science

All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students95%
Black students80%
Asian students92%
Hispanic95%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Accredited with Warning".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
99%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students72%
Female students74%
Male students70%
Black students53%
Asian students77%
Hispanic53%
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficient students45%
Proficient in English73%
Not migrant72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 57%
Hispanic 13% 9%
Black 9% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 15%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Leesburg, VA 20175
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