BESSEMER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bessemer City Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Bessemer City school district, located in Bessemer, AL with about 767 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Bessemer City Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bessemer City Middle School, located at 100 High School Drive in Bessemer, Alabama, serves as a pivotal educational institution within the Bessemer City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, character development, and personal growth for students during their critical middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while addressing the unique social and developmental needs of early adolescents.
The school emphasizes community involvement and a supportive culture, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and future collegiate or career success. Through its digital presence, the school provides parents and students with essential resources, school news, and updates regarding extracurricular activities. As a cornerstone of the local Bessemer community, Bessemer City Middle School remains committed to upholding the standards of the district and ensuring that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Bessemer City Middle School at (205) 432-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bessemer, AL 35020-6599
(205) 432-3600
BESSEMER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bessemer, AL with about 767 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bessemer City
- Total Students:
- 767
- Teachers:
- 40
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 767 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BESSEMER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.0%
- White
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.