At a glance
Reported students
428
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia middle enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269
Bluefield Middle School: 428 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 505
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Bluefield Middle School
Bluefield Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bluefield. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Mercer County Schools. NCES reports 428 students for 2024–25.
Among 105 middle schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 425 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the West Virginia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.1%) and Black (27.1%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bluefield Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.1%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black27.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mercer County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Princeton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
488 reported students
Pikeview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
502 reported students
Princeton Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
448 reported students
Bluefield Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
349 reported students
Mercer County Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
335 reported students
Mountain Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
273 reported students
Public schools near Bluefield Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield Intermediate School Elementary · Mercer County Schools | 03–05 | 269 | 1.1 mi |
| Bluefield Primary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools | PK–02 | 349 | 1.4 mi |
| Graham Middle Middle · Tazewell County Public Schools | 06–08 | 339 | 1.4 mi |
| Bluefield High School High · Mercer County Schools | 09–12 | 618 | 1.5 mi |
| Graham High High · Tazewell County Public Schools | 09–12 | 489 | 1.7 mi |
| Graham Intermediate Elementary · Tazewell County Public Schools | 02–05 | 404 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bluefield Middle School
What grades does Bluefield Middle School serve?
Bluefield Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mercer County Schools.
How many students attend Bluefield Middle School?
Bluefield Middle School reported 428 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 105 West Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 505 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bluefield Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 428 students and 31.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bluefield Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bluefield Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercer County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bluefield Middle School in?
Bluefield Middle School is part of Mercer County Schools, based in Princeton, WV, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bluefield Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bluefield Intermediate School (1.1 mi), Bluefield Primary School (1.4 mi), Graham Middle (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.