Bessemer City Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 605 middle school students from grades 6-8
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 525 Ed Wilson Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016
- Principal or Admin: Ms Rebecca Wilson
- Fax: (704) 629-4501
- Website: www.gaston.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
School District Details
- Gaston County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,186
- Graduation Rate: 72.3%
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.8
- Enrolled Students: 32,327
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 605
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 36.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 319 (52.7%)
- Females: 286 (47.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 389 (64.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 57 (9.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 446 (73.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 166 | 27.4% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 41 | 6.8% |
| White | 398 | 65.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 198 | 32.7% |
| 7th Grade | 198 | 32.7% |
| 8th Grade | 209 | 34.5% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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