Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, B-u Middle School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
B-u Middle School's student population of 803 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
B-u Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B-u Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
97%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B-u Middle School's ranking?
B-u Middle School is ranked #583 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend B-u Middle School?
803 students attend B-u Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of B-u Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B-u Middle School?
B-u Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does B-u Middle School offer ?
B-u Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is B-u Middle School part of?
B-u Middle School is part of Upshur County Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 3/8/2021
School curriculum is horrible compared to other states, there's constant fights, absolutely no discipline.
5 11/16/2007
I have been very happy with team C teachers at this school.
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