Bessemer City Middle School

About Bessemer City Middle School

Bessemer City Middle School is a public school located in Bessemer City, North Carolina. It is part of the Gaston County Schools system and serves students in grades 6-8. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The school’s mission is to create a positive learning environment where students are challenged to reach their highest potential. The school strives to provide a quality education that is based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. The curriculum includes core subjects such as English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. In addition, students are offered a variety of electives such as Art, Music, Physical Education, and Technology. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs. These include student government, debate, robotics, chess, and drama. Bessemer City Middle School also offers a variety of sports teams, including basketball, football, volleyball, and track and field. Bessemer City Middle School is dedicated to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all students. The school’s faculty and staff are committed to helping each student reach their full potential.

Address:	100 High School Drive Bessemer, AL 35020
Phone:	(205) 432-3600
Site:	–
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	780 students

Overview Bessemer City Middle School

Bessemer City Middle School serves 780 students in grades 6-8.
Bessemer City Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Bessemer City Middle School

Bessemer City Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Bessemer City Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.