BLACKSBURG MIDDLE

3109 Price's Fork Rd.
Blacksburg, VA 24060

bms.mcps.org

946 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

946

Total Students

74.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLACKSBURG MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	689
Hispanic	86
Black	44
Asian	75
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
689 (72.8 %)
Hispanic
86 (9.1 %)
Asian
75 (7.9 %)
Two or More
51 (5.4 %)
Black
44 (4.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)951-5800
Website:	http://bms.mcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	946
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 306

Grade 7 329

Grade 8 311