J. Lupton Simpson Middle School
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: (571) 252-2840
District: Loudoun County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 874 students
J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, a public school located in Leesburg, VA, serves grades 6-8 in the Loudoun County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
J. Lupton Simpson Middle School is a public school located in Leesburg, VA. 874 students attend J. Lupton Simpson Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | 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 | 5/10 | 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 26, 2026
Only go to this school if you need character development, or if you want a vitamin D deficiency. I am deadass.
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Posted: May 1, 2026
As a student, my teachers here are great, but the admin here is the main issue. Me and my peers feel as if we have no say in our learning and our experience at Simpson. Our admin feels super out-of-touch with what students enjoy and what makes learning exciting and fun for us, neither do I feel safe with the constant fights that happen here. To our principal and other admins, me and my peers simply just feel like a test score to them- not students whose experience is taken into account at all. If you are considering putting your child in Simpson, be prepared to hear about school rules that simply make no sense, being yelled at for simply no reason other than having a drink or whatever rule they decide to make up next, the scary environment around their fellow students, and much more.
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Posted: January 28, 2026
Being a student here, I like the overall kindness of the teachers, and they are all really helpful. The area is good too.
Posted: February 8, 2025
As a parent who had many kids go through this school I was not impressed. With any school there are some really excellent teachers, and some that should not be in any social setting, much less put in a position to "teach" kids. The gym is dangerous and we have had accidents almost every year. Admin team changed in the past few years and my few interactions have been pretty neutral. The PTO is active and good at supporting the school's needs. The office staff is overall friendly and helpful. My kids have never had any issue getting into the classes they want to take. There seems to be fights a lot we get notifications more from Simpson than we do from the high school! One of the APs caused an incident with my son and we will be withdrawing him from the school since it was handled so poorly. We hope no other family ever has to deal with him.
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Posted: May 12, 2023
I love this school and it is amazing. This school has taught me a lot of things this year and I hope many more for the next.
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Posted: February 13, 2023
I have had the pleasure of knowing so many of the fabulous staff & teachers that work to make JL Simpson such a fantastic school for over 20 years! My daughter is now currently a 6 grader and absolutely loves it which started from early engagement with the school while she was in 5th grade! I cant say enough positive things about JL Simpson Middle School its a wonderful place for our children!
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Posted: October 18, 2022
Students rating for class for funny project
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Posted: March 21, 2022
There are many caring and very effective teachers at this school. The administration is where parents will see issues. Decisions are made haphazardly and the communication and responses to emails/phone calls are slow or non-existent.
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Posted: February 23, 2021
JLSMS is a wonderful school! The principal is supportive, accessible and the students love him. The teachers are fabulous! My children's teachers are dedicated and always happy to help outside of class if needed. JLSMS and its staff have risen to the occasion and are tackling distance and hybrid learning during this crazy school year. Did I say that my kids LOVE their teachers?!
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Posted: August 22, 2019
Great! I Love J. L. Simpson Middle School.
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Posted: May 23, 2019
Mediocre at best. Its exactly what I thought a public middle school would be, nothing more nothing less.
Posted: May 23, 2019
You will love the worksheets they send home - every single night. Its busy work and so not innovative.
Posted: May 23, 2019
Depends on who you get. Some are wonderful and care about the students, others should really consider their career options if they dont like kids this age or teaching...
Posted: May 23, 2019
Posted: May 23, 2019
We have not seen a lot of great things this school year. Looks like the school is trying to implement project-based learning but still having issue with staff but-in and it shows.
Posted: May 23, 2019
They have honors and regular classes and integrate special needs children in the classroom as much as they can.
Posted: May 23, 2019
No issues and have not heard of any this school year 2018-19.
Posted: March 18, 2017
The Administration is stellar at this school. My son is in 7th grade there and is having a very positive experience. There have been hiccups and not everyone is an "A" teacher/staff member but this school does a better job than most of creating a nurturing environment.
Posted: May 25, 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!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | South Riding | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chantilly | VA | 12 mi | |
| 2 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 13.3 mi | |
| 3 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 14.9 mi | |
| 4 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 16 mi | |
| 5 | Galyn Manor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Brunswick | MD | 16.3 mi | |
| 6 | Water's Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Germantown | MD | 17.3 mi | |
| 7 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 18.2 mi | |
| 8 | Villages of Piedmont | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Haymarket | VA | 20 mi | |
| 9 | Somerset Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gainesville | VA | 20.2 mi | |
| 10 | Little Rocky Run | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Clifton | VA | 20.5 mi | |
| 11 | Lewis Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 21.2 mi | |
| 12 | Stonehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 22.5 mi | |
| 13 | Barkley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 22.8 mi | |
| 14 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 23.1 mi | |
| 15 | The Townes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Manassas Park | VA | 23.5 mi | |
| 16 | Kings Park West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 23.8 mi | |
| 17 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 23.8 mi | |
| 18 | Middleridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 23.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 5.4 mi | |
| 2 | Chantilly | Chantilly | VA | 15.4 mi | |
| 3 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 17.5 mi | |
| 4 | Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow | Gainesville | VA | 20.4 mi | |
| 5 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 20.9 mi | |
| 6 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 23.8 mi | |
| 7 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 24.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| NRO Chantilly | 15.6 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 24.7 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 25.2 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 26.2 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 30 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 30.2 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 30.7 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 31.1 mi. |
| Pentagon | 31.4 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 33.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 33.7 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 34.1 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 34.1 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 34.3 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 34.6 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 38.7 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 40.6 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 41.5 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 44.7 mi. |
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