McBride Middle School

www.vanburenschools.net

561 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

McBride Middle School, located in Belleville, Michigan, is a key component of the Van Buren Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The curriculum is structured to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to engage in a variety of core subjects and elective programs that prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its academic offerings, McBride Middle School emphasizes community involvement and the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources regarding district policies, extracurricular opportunities, and student support services. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and parents, the school aims to cultivate a positive campus culture that empowers students to reach their full potential within the Van Buren community.

561

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McBride Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	38
Black	227
Asian	3
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
249 (44.4%)
Black
227 (40.5%)
Two or More
42 (7.5%)
Hispanic
38 (6.8%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Van Buren Public Schools
Phone:	(734)697-9171
Website:	http://www.vanburenschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 7 281

Grade 8 280