Bridge Street Middle School

bsms.ohio.k12.wv.us/

263 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bridge Street Middle School, located at 19 Junior Ave in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a prominent public middle school serving students in Ohio County. As part of the Ohio County Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for the transition from elementary to high school. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while often providing various extracurricular opportunities to foster student engagement.

Beyond academics, Bridge Street Middle School plays an active role in the local Wheeling community. The school environment is structured to support the developmental needs of adolescents, emphasizing not only scholastic achievement but also social-emotional growth. By utilizing a mix of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources, the school aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages students to develop the skills necessary for future success in both secondary education and beyond.

263

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridge Street Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	3
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
240 (91.3%)
Black
9 (3.4%)
Two or More
9 (3.4%)
Hispanic
3 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (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:	Ohio County Schools
Phone:	(304)243-0381
Website:	http://bsms.ohio.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 87

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 80