Trailside Middle School in Ashburn | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	9/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education.
Student Growth	10/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education.

Posted: May 7, 2026

it is horrible teachers are horrible the staff is horrible basically no one likes it here. the teachers are rude and disrespectful and yell at us for no reason they treat us like machines and only 5 teachers are good out of like 300 others that treat us horribly we get no freedom ever and its always about them and what they want and homework is worse I cant even describe it I would like to mention more but it'll take too long so just dont come here it isn't trailside its JAILSIDE!

Posted: April 17, 2026

I am writing this review because the lunch is too expensive for TWO THINGS. It is not worth it to pay $3.55 for 2 items. ALSO the schools just sucks.

Posted: April 17, 2026

Posted: April 7, 2026

This school has very few teachers that ACTUALLY respect you and motivate you. Many teachers don't treat you like middle schoolers, in stead they treat you like newborn babies who don't know anything. Our math teacher calls out my classmates if they get bad grades. She once took my friend out of her art class as if art isn't important. Art is really important for my friend. This schools treats us like prisoners, so it makes sense for this school to be called JAILSIDE! This schools is really unsafe once someone fainted, fell down the entire main staircase(it's very long) and they had a medical shut down in the middle of class. The education is some what good but the only reason I don't recommend this school is because of the teacher. Trailside staff if you are reading this please upgrade your staff this is not the only complain of the staff.

Posted: August 14, 2025

The school is ok but some teacher don't respect you and its really stress full.

Posted: May 26, 2025

This school is absolutely the worst thing there is. The teachers are rude and disrespectful some trying to always argue with some certain students but they have favorites in the class, the good grade students. THE HEALTH RATE IN THIS SCHOOL IS TERRIBLE there were two teachers who had seizures in the same week some one tryed to jump off the stairs
ALL IN THE SAME WEEK this all happened in November or sometime there that close to the start of the school year. I feel so unsafe in this school its honestly scary to think this is your education that will reflect on you for the rest of your life and are security guard i feels like just walks around the school not really doing anything else. the lunch sucks my friend one time found a raw part of his burger RAW AND COLD!!! AND DONT GET ME STARTED ON THE COUNCILOR mine experience was very bad she took my friends side when she wasn't even there she asks all the time 'Is everything alright at home?' Like its the only thing she says. Some students are very inappropriate and make a huge population of the school uncomfortable like talk about death and genders, and after so many reports they still didn't get in trouble!!! PARENTS DONT SEND YOUR KID HERE PLEASE I don't want to be rude but this place may just be the most uncultured, dirty, inappropriate,unfair, rude, gaslighting, bad smelling, horrible health, unfair grading, unbearable rule school I have ever seen in my entire life. Parents you have been warned.

Posted: May 26, 2025

Posted: April 2, 2025

The teachers are insanely rude and unprofessional. They pick on students and insults kids infront of the whole class and dont even care to listen what the kids have to doplease dont send your kid to this school.

Posted: April 2, 2025

Posted: February 8, 2025

I have been a student at this two for over two years. This school is horrible in almost every way possible. Most of the teachers are so incredibly disrespectful and unqualified. Trailside has some of the weirdest rules. One being that we cant move or stand up at lunch without teacher permission. I do not feel safe at this school because of the insane number of medical emergencies. There have been so many medical emergencies. In one week two people had seizures, a person fainted and a kid jumped off the stairs. If you are thinking about sending your child here; DONT DO IT!!!

Posted: February 8, 2025

Posted: July 29, 2024

Its a nice school in all just not what happens in the school Ive been going since August of 2022 and its hasnt really been the best. The first thing is the teachers are mostly impatient and annoy us when we are trying to do the problem. They also do nothing about the teachers being bias and do school events without telling us. We also dont have enough freedom, we only get 10 Minutes of pack time each day sometimes not at all depending who your lunch block teacher is for indoor pack time. I have 3 brothers and 2 sisters one of my sisters is my twin 2 of my brothers are older and have both went to TMS already and have had the same experience as me my younger brother is starting 6th grade this year and younger sister will start in the 2025 school year. The school also underestimates people with disabilities like autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc. my best friend has autism and he does pretty well in school but they think hes not so they put him on an IEP even though he didnt need one when he was perfectly doing great in all honors and Algebra 1 in 7th grade. They also say students arent respecting the teachers enough when really its the other way around, the teachers are strict, mean, and impatient and dont give us freedom so were not giving them respect because of that. If teachers want respect they need to earn it. They also do a bunch of dumb things to they made us take our SOL test on different which was dumb. I was in Algebra 1 in 7th grade my twin sister was in my class and my friend I told you about but we had to test on the same day as foundations because they thought my friend needed a small group when he was fine. Im conclusion trailside is a terrible school the admin is mean, the teachers are rude, and it ruined my experience at this school throughout 7th grade. So hopefully 8th grade will be better even though were having all of our classes in the same day. -TRL (Almost 8th Grader)

Posted: July 29, 2024

Posted: July 16, 2024

Trailside is a great school with an educational environment, but the motto is no place for hate and I have seen and experienced a lot of hate. The teachers always do what they can to help, until the report will make them look bad I reported border line harassment and a treat and the school didnt punish anyone and this is probably because it would make the school look bad. Long story short a helpful learning environment that doesnt always stick to its word.

Posted: April 9, 2024

Amazing teachers and school. Safe and healthy environment.

Posted: April 9, 2024

Posted: March 25, 2024

Best Middle school -Academically, its doing much better than other middle schools in Ashburn. They have a strong science and technology background. They challenge kids to strive better and test better. The only complaint is other teachers have it out for students who arent always on their good side.

Posted: March 25, 2024

Posted: March 10, 2024

Amazing curriculum. The teachers are great but there will be some teachers that will be difficult.
Very strong academic support and the school is very diverse.

Posted: March 10, 2024

Posted: March 6, 2024

If you are thinking about enrolling your kid at TMS, I would greatly encourage it! I haven't been here at TMS for very long, but it's been an enjoyable school year so far. I really like how kind and helpful most of the teachers are. There are also a lot of after-school clubs you can get involved in. You can even audition for the school musical, which I've heard is really fun. It is very inclusive here, and I'm sure almost all my fellow students would agree- TMS is a great place to be!

Posted: March 6, 2024

Posted: February 28, 2024

Trailside is amazing. Everybody is super friendly including the principal. I am having a great time here. I dont understand why people call it Jailside it is a very good school. All of the teachers provide helpful feedback and support. It is a great school.

Posted: February 28, 2024

This is a great school. I didn't even like school, but now I do. There are lots of clubs and afterschool activities. All the staff is super helpful and respectfully. Lots of teachers let you come in early for extra help. The classes are very encouraging and engaging. Even the food tastes good. It is a great school and I would definitely recommend it.

Posted: February 28, 2024

Posted: November 9, 2023

The three years I had to spend at Trailside were probably the worst three years of my school career. The staff and deans treat you like babies most of the teachers just tell you what you have to do and you have to do that for the entire block which does not show students engaging in learning. Also, the "Off And Away in Your Locker". This policy is very dumb as we are in Middle School we know when we should be using our phones or not as many other teachers during times of independent work violate this policy and are clearly doing things on there device that they are not meant to be doing at that time. And the feed the good wolf not the bad wolf is basically saying that if you do something bad that it sticks with you throughout the rest of Trailside and you should be treated differently for what you did but what the school doesn't understand is students can correct there behavior to be better next time instead of making that person an outcast. Finally, the fact Trailside claims to be a No Place For Hate school is completely wrong. Many students have dealt with bullying at Trailside and what do the staff do, nothing they don't help you and in some scenarios you may have to apologise to the person that was bullying you which should not be the case so Trailside "No Place For Hate" title is completely wrong.
I would not recommend this school to anyone.

Posted: November 9, 2023

Posted: October 5, 2023

I don't like this school because the teachers are always super strict(except mrs. vaccaro) and treat us like babies. The experience I've had at trailside was not fun because the 2-3 years I've been here, they have never given us a field trip during my time in 6th and 7th grade. TREAT US LIKE YOUR EQUAL TEACHERS.

Posted: October 5, 2023

Posted: June 3, 2023

It saddens me to write this, but Trailside Middle School has been a massive disappointment. The school places almost no value on academic achievement, while teaching students that the real way to become successful is to make yourself a teacher's pet. We just attended an awards ceremony where the school spent 2 hours giving out teacher's pet awards while the straight-A students were relegated to a quick mention in the last 15 minutes.

I do think the school culture would improve significantly if Bridget Beichler was removed as the principal. Not only does she bring no value to the school, but she actually diminishes its potential. The rest of the administrative staff is pretty worthless as well. A few of the teachers are good. The rest have been disappointing.

If you want your child to succeed at Trailside, tell them to smile at the teachers and tell them how much you like their newest haircuts. No actual academic work is required to be adorned with lots of accolades at TMS. But if you want your child to succeed in life, send them to a school other than Trailside.

Posted: June 3, 2023

Posted: April 20, 2023

I don't understand why so many people think that Trailside is a bad school. The only bad part is the slight lack of SEL in this school. Props to Ms. Dickenson, she makes the Orchestra have an amazing performance every time.

Posted: April 20, 2023

Posted: March 8, 2023

This school is so bad and I would not reoment. Half the staff is super rude and the principar and deans always treat you like a baby. DONT GO TO THIS SCHOOL!!!

Posted: March 8, 2023

Posted: February 13, 2023

They call it Jailside for a reason. On Google Reviews it has 1.6 stars. The teachers treat us like we're pieces of garbage, they don't teach us anything and they grade horribly. I missed one test when I was out of town, and my English grade went from a B to a C. I was SO FREAKIN MAD. The teachers talk to us like we don't know a thing like we're babies. Again, they call it jailside for a reason.

Posted: February 13, 2023

Posted: January 6, 2023

the teachers give us too much homework and treat us like babies while telling us to act our age the only good teachers are mrs. revak and mr welti.

Posted: January 6, 2023

Posted: January 1, 2023

Principal, staff and teachers are really helpful.

Posted: January 1, 2023

Posted: August 29, 2022

The teachers and admin do not enforce rules or discipline the children. They awkwardly smile and say "Don't do that again." The language in the lunch room and halls is extremely vulgar and disgusting. Majority of children in math class were disengaged or napping. Homework was lacking. Kids do not know how to write or pull together thoughts in a paper or essay. Academics is not the focus. The first time my child wrote an essay was in the second school we transferred to. Tip-toeing around feelings and data mining the kids with surveys is the focus. My child said there was some kind of survey every few weeks. Inappropriate questions are asked about sexual partners, drugs, eating disorders, suicide. These are middle schoolers exposed to ideas and questions they have no experience with and taking away their innocence.

Posted: August 29, 2022

Posted: July 24, 2020

Amazing school I dont know why it does not have 5 star rating

Posted: July 24, 2020

Posted: August 8, 2019

Mrs. Beichler greats the middle school children like toddlers. She doesnt allow them to experience increased responsibility (or freedom), so they are ill-prepared socially and behaviorally for high school. She does a good job with gifted students, but average students are forgotten.

Posted: August 8, 2019

They do whats required, but nothing more. Theres no creativity for addressing different learning issues.

Posted: August 8, 2019

Im glad my kids are done with their Jailside middle school experience.

Posted: February 13, 2019

It has been a mixed bag with some positives, but can't help but feel that this school could be a fabulous place if the students were treated more like adolescents.

Posted: February 13, 2019

Students seem to have some variety in terms of what is expected; however, for a parent it has been impossible to manage where/when homework is due. There are many inconsistent practices, messages, and communication regarding homework.

Posted: February 13, 2019

Though the teachers at Trailside, on the whole, seem to be on the younger, less experienced side, my children have had few complaints and genuinely enjoy the teaching staff. Many staff come before school and stay after hours to ensure that there was extra math and English help. The only thing keeping me from rating this "strongly agree" is that many of the best teachers seem to have made lateral moves to other middle schools. Which brings us to...

Posted: February 13, 2019

I have enjoyed the quarterly award ceremonies that deal with positive characteristics of adolescents. However, my children have always shared that morning gathering sessions are cheesy and students/staff agree that time would be better spent doing other things.

Posted: February 13, 2019

After several years of parenting students at Trailside, I'm firmly convinced that teachers and students in this school are successful IN SPITE of the horrendous administration, and not due to them. From the intolerant, poor communicating deans to the principal who seems to have an elementary and micromanaging mindset, this school would be a better place if the administrative turnover was as high as the teacher turnover. I could not tell you the number of times my student shared stories of group punishment, embarrassment due to dress code, and bullying instances not properly dealt with.

Posted: February 13, 2019

I had one daughter at TMS who had learning differences, and the case managers were mixed bags. Some were tremendously caring and professional, while others seemed a little off the rocker. The special ed dean (not sure the official title) seemed way too young and inexperienced... and definitely gave me false information at one point that an internet search quickly invalidated.

Posted: February 13, 2019

I do not know them personally, but my perception from my children who have gone through each grade level is that the grade level deans really just need to develop a basic understanding of teenagers, and to develop relationships instead of blindly punishing and embarrassing all the time.

Posted: February 7, 2019

Sometimes disrespectful, administration isn't the best, teachers and students don't get along very often, very strict.

Posted: February 7, 2019

They are cheesy most of the time and students have a hard time taking them seriously.

Posted: February 7, 2019

Some students that need special help for their disability don't always get the help they need.

Posted: February 7, 2019

There are students who get bullied, and the staff does not to a very good job at handling it.

Posted: February 7, 2019

Most of the time not the best experience. But there are some good qualities like the after school activities and a few teachers are really amazing.

Posted: February 7, 2019

Good amount but sometimes they put too much stress on students to get it done.

Posted: October 24, 2018

Good most of the time with a few bad experiences that come naturally with going to school.

Posted: October 24, 2018

Posted: June 11, 2018

I've been in a fight with bullies before and because I was defending myself I got in trouble while the bullie got away with it. I hate this school and I hate the 7 grade dean

Posted: June 11, 2018

I hate this school and the deans and the people who work in the office should be fired

Posted: June 11, 2018

Mr.Mitchell is the best teatcher with Mr.hallinan

Posted: June 11, 2018

No one at this school likes it there

Posted: June 11, 2018

they all want us to learn the same

Posted: January 23, 2018

HORRIBLE!!!! Trailside(or Jailside) has been one of the worst experiences of my life, for example once this kid stupidly chewed gum in class and stuck it on the floor and now all 1200 students can't chew gum in PE! And the teachers treat you like your in kindergarten!

Posted: January 23, 2018

The school gives out wayyyy too much homework but it is pretty easy though!

Posted: January 23, 2018

Posted: January 10, 2018

BRILLIANT BRILLIANT school! Th eprincipal is very supportive and a phenomenal organizer. The teachers are brilliant. My child THRIVED at this school and went on the TJHSST with flying colors!

Posted: October 7, 2017

My kids love going to this school and the teachers are amazing. I don't know what else to say but they must be doing something right because my son never even liked elementary school. He now does his homework and is doing great in all his classes. Happy kids = happy parents.

Posted: June 6, 2016

One of the best middle schools in the Ashburn
Neighborhood. The teachers and the staff are
Phenomenal.

Posted: March 2, 2016

There has been a push towards project-based learning this year that was poorly thought out to say the least.

Posted: March 2, 2016

Many of the students that I have spoken to are disappointed at the elementary-like mindset of the administration. While these are only middle school students, they want to be given a bit more flexibility and responsibility. There have been a lot of reports of quickly-shifting rules and lunch periods wasted with administrators lecturing about rules.

There was quite a bit of teacher turnover after the first year. One english teacher became a science teacher, which seems a bit strange to say the least.

Overall, it hasn't been a terrible experience for my child, but I think our tax dollars could be doing better.

Posted: June 10, 2015

My son loves Trailside Middle School. They had a great first year. The teachers are amazing. Go Timberwolves!

Posted: June 10, 2015

Posted: May 21, 2015

They are very fair and straight forward regarding your childs progress and how he is doing in school.

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