BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mercer County Schools school district, located in BLUEFIELD, WV with about 444 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 38 teachers, BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL, located on Stadium Drive in Bluefield, West Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for students in Mercer County. As a community-focused middle school, it is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical transition years between elementary and high school. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with West Virginia state standards, incorporating core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities designed to foster student interests and extracurricular engagement.
The school is situated in a central location within the city of Bluefield, maintaining strong ties to the local community and the broader Bluefield school system. Like many middle schools in the region, Bluefield Middle emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school. Through a combination of classroom instruction, athletic programs, and student organizations, the school works to promote both character development and scholastic achievement, acting as an essential hub for local youth education.
For more information, contact BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 325-2481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-3325
(304) 325-2481
BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BLUEFIELD, WV with about 444 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Mercer County Schools
- Total Students:
- 444
- Teachers:
- 38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 444 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.1%
- Black or African American
- 20.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.