Buena Vista Middle School

Buena Vista School District No. R-31
549 RAILROAD
BUENA VISTA, CO 81211
222 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Harry L. McGinnis Middle School, located in Buena Vista, Colorado, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Buena Vista School District. Nestled in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to foster academic growth while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a sense of responsibility as they navigate their middle school years.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes community and character development, leveraging its small-town setting to encourage student involvement in extracurricular activities and local initiatives. By integrating modern educational practices with the unique cultural and geographical identity of Buena Vista, Harry L. McGinnis Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Families looking for more specific information regarding their academic programs, sports, or school policies can visit their official website at [www.bvschools.org](http://www.bvschools.org).
222
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    178 (80.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (14.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Buena Vista School District No. R-31
Phone: (719)395-7060
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 69
Grade 7 78
Grade 8 75
Gender Ratio