Parry McCluer Middle

pmms.bvcps.net/

126 Students

Middle School 6th - 7th

School Overview

Parry McCluer Middle School, located in Buena Vista, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Buena Vista City Public Schools division, the institution focuses on providing a supportive academic environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, aiming to balance rigorous core academics with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development as students transition from elementary to high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Buena Vista, often reflecting the tight-knit nature of the surrounding community. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere among faculty, students, and parents, Parry McCluer Middle seeks to prepare its learners for future success through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-engaged learning. It remains committed to the division’s mission of cultivating responsible citizens within a safe and encouraging learning environment.

126

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parry McCluer Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	6
Black	6
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
104 (82.5%)
Two or More
9 (7.1%)
Hispanic
6 (4.8%)
Black
6 (4.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

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:	Buena Vista City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)261-7340
Website:	http://pmms.bvcps.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 7th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
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 62

Grade 7 64