Bluffton Middle School

30 New Mustang Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 871 students in grades 6-8, Bluffton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bluffton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bluffton Middle School's student population of 871 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
871 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Bluffton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffton Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#500 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
39%
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46%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
47%
12%
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Black
12%
32%
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White
36%
48%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluffton Middle School's ranking?
Bluffton Middle School is ranked #500 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bluffton Middle School often compared to?
Bluffton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. E. Mccracken Middle School, Hilton Head Island Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Bluffton Middle School?
871 students attend Bluffton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bluffton Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffton Middle School?
Bluffton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluffton Middle School offer ?
Bluffton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluffton Middle School part of?
Bluffton Middle School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

School Reviews

3   3/20/2020
The teachers are 4 star; the food is 1 star; the size is 3 star; compared to surrounding schools.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Gordon Bedwell

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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