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FOCUSING ON GUIDING PRINCIPLES developed to complement the District’s strategic plan, the Black Rock Middle Schools provides a cutting edge learning environment for grades 5-8. The new 215,000 SF building is centered around a two-story “heart” space with a gather- ing stair that opens onto an educational courtyard overlooked by the media center. Comple- mentary educational spaces include 12 collaborative learning communities, art, science, music, physical education and a state-of-the-art theater designed to provide an innovative learning experience for up to 1,200 students.
ARCHITECT
SPIEZLE ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC. SCOTT DOWNIE, AIA, LEED AP
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
MEGAN SHAFER,
ACTING SUPERINTENDENT
COMPLETION DATE
08/01/2022
DESIGN CAPACITY
1200
CURRENT ENROLLMENT
1000
GROSS AREA OF BUILDING
208,300 SQ. FT.
SPACE PER PUPIL
173.6 SQ. FT.
SITE SIZE
22 ACRES
COST PER STUDENT
$73,876
COST PER SQ. FT.
$425.59
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
$88,651,233
EDUCATION DESIGN SHOWCASE
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