BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE

240 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Blue Ridge Middle School, located at 710 Tiger Pride Circle in Blue Ridge, Texas, serves as a central pillar of the Blue Ridge Independent School District. As a smaller-district middle school, it focuses on providing a supportive and community-oriented environment designed to transition students from their elementary years into high school. The school emphasizes the "Tiger Pride" spirit, encouraging students to excel not only in academics but also in extracurricular activities, athletics, and character development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the rigors of Blue Ridge High School. With a focus on student engagement and academic growth, the faculty works to foster a culture of inclusivity and achievement. By leveraging its position within a close-knit rural community, Blue Ridge Middle School strives to provide personalized attention and a strong foundation for its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors.

240

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	71
Black	2
Two or More	10

White
157 (65.4%)
Hispanic
71 (29.6%)
Two or More
10 (4.2%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BLUE RIDGE ISD
Phone:	(972)752-5554
Website:	http://brisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 79

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 75