Beckley-Stratton Middle School

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590 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Beckley-Stratton Middle School, located at 401 Gray Flats Road in Beckley, West Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Raleigh County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for secondary education. The school is situated in a central location in Beckley, acting as a community hub for students residing in the surrounding area.

The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a variety of instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities. By emphasizing core subjects alongside elective programs, Beckley-Stratton aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement and community involvement. As part of the public school system in West Virginia, the school adheres to state educational standards while striving to maintain a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its middle-school-aged population.

590

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beckley-Stratton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	12
Black	119
Asian	4
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	1

White
390 (66.1%)
Black
119 (20.2%)
Two or More
64 (10.8%)
Hispanic
12 (2.0%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Raleigh County Schools
Phone:	(304)256-4616
Website:	http://best.rale.k12.wv.us/o/best
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 174

Grade 7 210

Grade 8 206