B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
553 ROUTE 20 SOUTH ROAD
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
803 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
803
Total Students
50.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    775 (96.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    6 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
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: UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)472-1520
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 245
Grade 7 269
Grade 8 289
Gender Ratio