Serving 556 students in grades 5-8, Bluffton-harrison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bluffton-Harrison Middle School's attendance zone serves the entire school district in Bluffton, IN, covering approximately 48.3 square miles. The typical drive time to the school is 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffton-harrison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bluffton-harrison Middle School's student population of 556 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bluffton-harrison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffton-harrison Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffton-harrison Middle School's ranking?
Bluffton-harrison Middle School is ranked #958 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bluffton-harrison Middle School often compared to?
Bluffton-harrison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bluffton-harrison Middle School?
556 students attend Bluffton-harrison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bluffton-harrison Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluffton-harrison Middle School?
Bluffton-harrison Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bluffton-harrison Middle School offer ?
Bluffton-harrison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluffton-harrison Middle School part of?
Bluffton-harrison Middle School is part of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District.
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