School Overview
Blue Mountain Union (BMU) School, located in Wells River, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the communities of Wells River and Groton. As a pre-K through 12th-grade institution, the school is deeply integrated into the rural character of its region. Its mission emphasizes fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success both academically and as active, responsible members of their community. By offering a comprehensive education under one roof, BMU promotes a close-knit school culture where students can build long-term relationships with their peers and faculty.

Academically and extracurricularly, Blue Mountain Union strives to balance core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth. The school utilizes its position in the Vermont landscape to encourage place-based learning and community engagement, ensuring that students remain connected to their local environment. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to address individual student needs while encouraging exploration in arts, athletics, and technology. Ultimately, the institution functions as an essential pillar of the community, committed to guiding students toward graduation and beyond.
392
Total Students
45.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Mountain Union School
Demographic Student Count
White361
Hispanic10
Black1
Asian6
Two or More14
  • White
    361 (92.1%)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.6%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Blue Mountain Union School District #21
Phone: (802)757-2711
Website: http://www.bmuschool.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 276
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 27
Grade 8 27
Grade 9 25
Grade 10 35
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blue Mountain Union School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten36
Kindergarten24
Grade 126
Grade 224
Grade 333
Grade 422
Grade 529
Grade 625
Grade 727
Grade 827
Grade 925
Grade 1035
Grade 1126
Grade 1233
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blue Mountain Union School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19349.2%
Male19950.8%