Buford Middle

1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903

buford.charlottesvilleschools.org/

563 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Buford Middle School, located at 1000 Cherry Avenue in Charlottesville, Virginia, serves as a central hub for middle-grade education within the Charlottesville City Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on a holistic educational approach, the school emphasizes community involvement and personal development alongside its core curriculum.

The school’s website highlights a dedication to preparing students for future success through a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and elective offerings. Staff and faculty at Buford work to cultivate a culture of high expectations and equity, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have the resources necessary to excel. As a vital part of the Charlottesville community, Buford Middle School continues to prioritize communication with families and partnerships with local organizations to enrich the overall middle school experience for its students.

563

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buford Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	84
Black	149
Asian	45
Two or More	82

White
203 (36.1%)
Black
149 (26.5%)
Hispanic
84 (14.9%)
Two or More
82 (14.6%)
Asian
45 (8.0%)

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:	Charlottesville City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)245-2411
Website:	http://buford.charlottesvilleschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
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 7 281

Grade 8 282