Bellows Falls Middle School
242 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
242
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 221 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White221 (91.3 %)
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Two or More8 (3.3 %)
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Hispanic7 (2.9 %)
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Asian4 (1.7 %)
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Black1 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.4 %)
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: | Rockingham School District |
| Phone: | (802)463-4366 |
| Website: | http://bfms.wnesu.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 242 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 138 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 18 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
57
Grade 6
49
Grade 7
67
Grade 8
69
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 57 |
| Grade 6 | 49 |
| Grade 7 | 67 |
| Grade 8 | 69 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 119 | 49.2% |
| Male | 123 | 50.8% |
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