BELLE VERNON AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Belle Vernon Area MS is a public middle school that is part of the Belle Vernon Area SD school district, located in Belle Vernon, PA with about 379 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Belle Vernon Area MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Belle Vernon Area Middle School, located on Perry Avenue in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, serves as a core academic institution within the Belle Vernon Area School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and personal development during the critical middle-level years. The facility provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while often offering elective opportunities that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.
Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the local community by promoting a supportive environment for students in grades 6 through 8. It encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which are designed to build character, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Belle Vernon Area Middle School strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while helping them develop the social and emotional skills necessary for future success.
For more information, contact Belle Vernon Area MS at (724) 808-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Belle Vernon, PA 15012-2722
(724) 808-2500
BELLE VERNON AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Belle Vernon, PA with about 379 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Belle Vernon Area SD
- Total Students:
- 379
- Teachers:
- 24.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 379 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BELLE VERNON AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.