- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bluefield, WV
Bluefield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bluefield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540084000737
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluefield Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Bluefield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 428
- students enrolled
Bluefield Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluefield Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Bluefield, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Bluefield Middle School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 540084000737 · Bluefield, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Bluefield Middle School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bluefield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton Seni
Princeton Senior High School
925 students
- Pikeview High
Pikeview High School
629 students
- Bluefield High
Bluefield High School
618 students
- Glenwood Schoo
Glenwood School (K-8)
614 students
- Pikeview Middl
Pikeview Middle School
502 students
- This school
Bluefield Middle School
428 students
What this shows Bluefield Middle School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluefield Middle School compares
Bluefield 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$13,583
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 27.1%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Bluefield Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercer County Schools reports $13,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluefield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood School (K-8) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluefield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluefield Middle School
How many students attend Bluefield Middle School?
Bluefield Middle School has 428 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bluefield, WV. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluefield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluefield Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 11% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluefield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bluefield Middle School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Bluefield, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluefield Middle School?
Bluefield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Bluefield Middle School rank among public schools in Bluefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluefield Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Bluefield, 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 Bluefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Bluefield Middle School, Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students), Pikeview High School (629 students), and Bluefield High School (618 students). See the Mercer County Schools district page for the complete list.