BLACKSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
Blacksburg Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Blacksburg, VA with about 904 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Blacksburg Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Blacksburg Middle School, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. Situated on Price’s Fork Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students transitioning between elementary and high school. The institution places a strong emphasis on middle-level education, prioritizing the social, emotional, and intellectual development of adolescents during their formative years.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Blacksburg Middle School is recognized for offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement and community building. By leveraging its proximity to the educational resources of the surrounding area, the school aims to prepare students for future success while promoting values of citizenship, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Further information regarding specific programs, faculty, and school initiatives can be found on their official website at http://bms.mcps.org.
For more information, contact Blacksburg Middle at (540) 951-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-5800
http://bms.mcps.org
BLACKSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Blacksburg, VA with about 904 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 904
- Teachers:
- 64.8
- 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 904 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLACKSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.3%
- Asian
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.