BELLOWS FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bellows Falls Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Rockingham School District school district, located in Bellows Falls, VT with about 236 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 19 teachers, Bellows Falls Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Bellows Falls Middle School (BFMS), located in the heart of Bellows Falls, Vermont, serves as a central pillar for the local community’s adolescent education. Operating under the Windham Northeast Supervisory Union, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The curriculum emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging students to explore their personal interests through a variety of elective opportunities and extracurricular activities.

Beyond academics, BFMS is deeply committed to the social and emotional development of its student body. The school culture prioritizes community engagement, inclusivity, and the development of responsible citizenship, often leveraging its location in Vermont to integrate local history and environmental awareness into the student experience. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and close collaboration between staff, students, and families, Bellows Falls Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact Bellows Falls Middle School at (802) 463-4366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.