Bessemer City Middle School

100 High School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020

www.bessemercitymiddleschool.com

616 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bessemer City Middle School, located at 100 High School Drive in Bessemer, Alabama, serves as a pivotal educational institution within the Bessemer City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, character development, and personal growth for students during their critical middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while addressing the unique social and developmental needs of early adolescents.

The school emphasizes community involvement and a supportive culture, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and future collegiate or career success. Through its digital presence, the school provides parents and students with essential resources, school news, and updates regarding extracurricular activities. As a cornerstone of the local Bessemer community, Bessemer City Middle School remains committed to upholding the standards of the district and ensuring that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

616

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bessemer City Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	136
Black	454
Asian	1
Two or More	20

Black
454 (73.7%)
Hispanic
136 (22.1%)
Two or More
20 (3.2%)
White
5 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bessemer City
Phone:	(205)432-3601
Website:	http://www.bessemercitymiddleschool.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
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 6 195

Grade 7 234

Grade 8 187