At a glance
Reported students
718
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia middle enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
242
B-U Middle School: 718 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 836
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about B-U Middle School
B-U Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Buckhannon. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Upshur County Schools. NCES reports 718 students for 2024–25.
Among 105 middle schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 425 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above 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 (96.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. 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 B-U Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.64 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 3 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White96.7%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 Upshur County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
487 reported students
Buckhannon Upshur High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,068 reported students
Tennerton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
289 reported students
Union Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
242 reported students
French Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
205 reported students
Hodgesville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
151 reported students
Public schools near B-U 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennerton Elementary Elementary · Upshur County Schools | PK–05 | 289 | 0.6 mi |
| Buckhannon Academy Elementary School Elementary · Upshur County Schools | PK–05 | 487 | 1.1 mi |
| Buckhannon Upshur High School High · Upshur County Schools | 09–12 | 1,068 | 1.5 mi |
| Fred W Eberle Tech Center High · Upshur County Schools | 09–12 | — | 2.2 mi |
| Union Elementary School Elementary · Upshur County Schools | PK–05 | 242 | 3.4 mi |
| Washington District Elementary Elementary · Upshur County Schools | PK–05 | 113 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about B-U Middle School
What grades does B-U Middle School serve?
B-U Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Upshur County Schools.
How many students attend B-U Middle School?
B-U Middle School reported 718 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 105 West Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 836 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at B-U Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 718 students and 47.64 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 B-U Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
B-U Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Upshur County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is B-U Middle School in?
B-U Middle School is part of Upshur County Schools, based in Buckhannon, WV, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near B-U Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tennerton Elementary (0.6 mi), Buckhannon Academy Elementary School (1.1 mi), Buckhannon Upshur High School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.