Blue Mountain Union School
411 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Blue Mountain Union (BMU) School, located in Wells River, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the communities of Wells River and Groton. As a pre-K through 12th-grade institution, the school is deeply integrated into the rural character of its region. Its mission emphasizes fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success both academically and as active, responsible members of their community. By offering a comprehensive education under one roof, BMU promotes a close-knit school culture where students can build long-term relationships with their peers and faculty.
Academically and extracurricularly, Blue Mountain Union strives to balance core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth. The school utilizes its position in the Vermont landscape to encourage place-based learning and community engagement, ensuring that students remain connected to their local environment. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to address individual student needs while encouraging exploration in arts, athletics, and technology. Ultimately, the institution functions as an essential pillar of the community, committed to guiding students toward graduation and beyond.
Academically and extracurricularly, Blue Mountain Union strives to balance core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth. The school utilizes its position in the Vermont landscape to encourage place-based learning and community engagement, ensuring that students remain connected to their local environment. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to address individual student needs while encouraging exploration in arts, athletics, and technology. Ultimately, the institution functions as an essential pillar of the community, committed to guiding students toward graduation and beyond.
411
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 386 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 9 |
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White386 (93.9 %)
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Two or More9 (2.2 %)
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Hispanic8 (1.9 %)
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Asian8 (1.9 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Blue Mountain Union School District #21 |
| Phone: | (802)757-2711 |
| Website: | http://www.bmuschool.org/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 411 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 36.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 276 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
43
Kindergarten
21
Grade 1
37
Grade 2
24
Grade 3
31
Grade 4
25
Grade 5
31
Grade 6
26
Grade 7
23
Grade 8
29
Grade 9
30
Grade 10
34
Grade 11
27
Grade 12
30
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 43 |
| Kindergarten | 21 |
| Grade 1 | 37 |
| Grade 2 | 24 |
| Grade 3 | 31 |
| Grade 4 | 25 |
| Grade 5 | 31 |
| Grade 6 | 26 |
| Grade 7 | 23 |
| Grade 8 | 29 |
| Grade 9 | 30 |
| Grade 10 | 34 |
| Grade 11 | 27 |
| Grade 12 | 30 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 197 | 47.9% |
| Male | 214 | 52.1% |