BRATTLEBORO AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Brattleboro Area Middle School is a Title I public middle school with about 291 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Brattleboro Area Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Brattleboro Area Middle School (BAMS), located in Brattleboro, Vermont, serves as a hub for adolescent education in the Windham Southeast Supervisory Union. The school is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for middle schoolers. By focusing on creating a sense of community and belonging, BAMS strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of their local community.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a diverse educational experience that includes opportunities for extracurricular involvement, arts, and physical education. BAMS places a strong value on inclusivity and personal growth, aiming to meet the unique needs of every learner through collaborative teaching practices and family engagement. With its scenic location on Sunny Acres, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Brattleboro educational landscape, dedicated to cultivating curiosity and academic achievement in all its students.

For more information, contact Brattleboro Area Middle School at (802) 451-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.