Benilde-St. Margaret’s Middle School

The Benilde-St. Margaret's middle school meets students at one of the most formative times of their lives, pairing a strong academic program with the caring, structured environment that grades 6-8 call for.

That growth reaches beyond the classroom. Founded on a solid Catholic experience, the middle school nurtures each student intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and physically, building the confidence to step into high school.

The BSM Middle School Experience

Why BSM?

Everything you are looking for, all in one place.

The BSM middle school gives students the academic strength of a top private school within a community small enough that every child is known by name. Here, sixth through eighth graders are challenged, supported, and encouraged to become their fullest selves.

A strong academic program with course levels that meet each student where they are
A full-time middle school counselor providing guidance at every grade
Championship athletics, award-winning arts, and a variety of clubs
A Catholic, Lasallian tradition that welcomes all faiths and backgrounds
Every student named, known, and loved

Student Growth

Middle school students sit in class working together.

An education that shapes every part of who your student is.

The middle school years are a turning point, and BSM treats them that way. Grounded in a solid Catholic experience, the program develops each student intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and physically.

Homeroom advisory that anchors each student in a small, consistent group
Guided conversations on decision-making, self-esteem, and healthy relationships
A focus on diversity, empathy, and navigating peer pressure with confidence
Faculty who mentor students well beyond the academic day
A structured, caring environment where students feel safe to grow

Academics

A strong foundation, built to meet every student where they are.

Students learn in a dynamic setting shaped by dialogue, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Core subjects come in three levels, so each student is challenged at the right pace and prepared for advanced work in high school.

Separate English and literature classes that build strong reading and writing
Math from pre-algebra through geometry, readying students for advanced high school math
A world language of each student's choosing
Accelerated, Standard, and Concepts levels in English, literature, and math
A curriculum designed as the on-ramp to BSM high school

Technology

Students working on their computers in class

The tools to learn, create, and grow.

Every middle school student receives a personal laptop and learns to use it with purpose. Technology is woven through daily coursework, giving students hands-on ways to research, create, and collaborate as they build skills for high school and beyond.