Bridgeforth Middle School

Giles County
1051 Bridgeforth CIR
Pulaski, TN 38478
314 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bridgeforth Middle School is a public school located in Pulaski, Tennessee, serving as a key component of the Giles County School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic and social transition between elementary and high school. It offers a structured educational environment that focuses on core curriculum standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs designed to foster personal growth and community involvement.

The school is committed to creating a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes student achievement and character development. By leveraging resources within the Giles County school system, Bridgeforth Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous academic demands of high school. Through its focus on both classroom excellence and a positive school culture, the institution strives to equip students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary for future success in their educational journeys.
314
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    180 (57.3 %)
  • Black
    80 (25.5 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (11.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.6 %)
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: Giles County
Phone: (931)363-7526
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/gcboe.us/bms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 6 106
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 115
Gender Ratio