B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL
B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Upshur County Schools school district, located in BUCKHANNON, WV with about 850 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School (B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL), located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Upshur County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of adolescents, providing a bridge between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is situated along Route 6, positioning it as a central hub for the local community’s youth.
Beyond core academic instruction, B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL typically emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that includes opportunities for extracurricular engagement, athletic participation, and social development. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking and academic readiness, ensuring that its students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success as they transition into the Buckhannon-Upshur High School system.
For more information, contact B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 472-1520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201-0250
(304) 472-1520
B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in BUCKHANNON, WV with about 850 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Upshur County Schools
- Total Students:
- 850
- Teachers:
- 61.49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 850 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.