Bluefield Middle School
428 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bluefield Middle School, located on Stadium Drive in Bluefield, West Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for students in Mercer County. As a community-focused middle school, it is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical transition years between elementary and high school. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with West Virginia state standards, incorporating core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities designed to foster student interests and extracurricular engagement.
The school is situated in a central location within the city of Bluefield, maintaining strong ties to the local community and the broader Bluefield school system. Like many middle schools in the region, Bluefield Middle emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school. Through a combination of classroom instruction, athletic programs, and student organizations, the school works to promote both character development and scholastic achievement, acting as an essential hub for local youth education.
The school is situated in a central location within the city of Bluefield, maintaining strong ties to the local community and the broader Bluefield school system. Like many middle schools in the region, Bluefield Middle emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school. Through a combination of classroom instruction, athletic programs, and student organizations, the school works to promote both character development and scholastic achievement, acting as an essential hub for local youth education.
428
Total Students
31.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 253 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black | 116 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 46 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White253 (59.1%)
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Black116 (27.1%)
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Two or More46 (10.7%)
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Hispanic8 (1.9%)
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Asian4 (0.9%)
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American Indian1 (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: | Mercer County Schools |
| Phone: | (304)325-2481 |
| Website: | http://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/Domain/39 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 428 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
164
Grade 7
124
Grade 8
140
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 164 |
| Grade 7 | 124 |
| Grade 8 | 140 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 205 | 47.9% |
| Male | 223 | 52.1% |
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339 Students
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