- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buckhannon, WV
B-U Middle School
Federal NCES profile for B-U Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540147001077
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B-U Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Buckhannon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 718
- students enrolled
B-U Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B-U Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Buckhannon, WV.
School address
District: Upshur County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540147001077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
B-U Middle School shrank from 803 students in 2022-23 to 742 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 540147001077 · Buckhannon, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckhannon Upshur High School (1,068 students)
B-U Middle School shrank from 803 students in 2022-23 to 742 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
B-U Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buckhannon Ups
Buckhannon Upshur High School
1,068 students
- This school
B-U Middle School
718 students
- Buckhannon Aca
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
487 students
- Tennerton Elem 289
Tennerton Elementary
289 students
- Union Elementa 242
Union Elementary School
242 students
- French Creek E 205
French Creek Elementary
205 students
What this shows B-U Middle School reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How B-U Middle School compares
B-U Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.5, B-U Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upshur County Schools reports $12,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B-U Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon Upshur High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckhannon Academy Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tennerton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| French Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B-U Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about B-U Middle School
How many students attend B-U Middle School?
B-U Middle School has 718 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buckhannon, WV. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B-U Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at B-U Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 10% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B-U Middle School?
The largest demographic group at B-U Middle School is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Buckhannon, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B-U Middle School?
B-U Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does B-U Middle School rank among public schools in Buckhannon?
By Resource Investment Index, B-U Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Buckhannon, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buckhannon on the city page.
What other schools are in Upshur County Schools?
Besides B-U Middle School, Upshur County Schools also operates Buckhannon Upshur High School (1,068 students), Buckhannon Academy Elementary School (487 students), and Tennerton Elementary (289 students). See the Upshur County Schools district page for the complete list.