Serving 605 students in grades 6-8, Bluff Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluff Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bluff Middle School's student population of 605 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Bluff Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
22%
41%
White
60%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff Middle School's ranking?
Bluff Middle School is ranked #40 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bluff Middle School often compared to?
Bluff Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bullion Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bluff Middle School?
605 students attend Bluff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bluff Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluff Middle School?
Bluff Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluff Middle School offer ?
Bluff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluff Middle School part of?
Bluff Middle School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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