B-u Middle School
Tel:
(304) 472-1520
B-u Middle School serves 850 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
B-u Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
B-u Middle School's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 850 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
B-u Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of B-u Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #590 out of 644 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 97% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Upshur County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to B-u Middle School is Fred W Eberle Technical Center (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert L. Bland Middle School (12.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hodgesville Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buckhannon Fred W Eberle Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
Rt.5 Box 2
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259 0.5 9-12 n/a - Buckhannon Hodgesville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 185 students
0.5 miles
918 Teter Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-3212 0.5 PK-5 185 - Buckhannon Buckhannon Academy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 554 students
1.2 miles
16 College Avenue
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310 1.2 PK-5 554 - Buckhannon Tennerton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 308 students
2.4 miles
167 Gawthrop Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278 2.4 PK-5 308 - Buckhannon Union Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 308 students
2.4 miles
481 Heavener Grove Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394 2.4 PK-5 308
School Reviews
| 5 I have been very happy with team C teachers at this school. - Posted by Parent - NO1Ha |
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