Serving 921 students in grades 6-8, Bluffton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bluffton Middle serves the southwest part of Bluffton, SC, covering an attendance zone of 161.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being 14.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluffton Middle School's student population of 921 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
921 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bluffton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffton Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: 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 #647 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bluffton Middle School?
921 students attend Bluffton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bluffton Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluffton Middle School?
Bluffton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluffton Middle School offer ?
Bluffton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bluffton Middle School part of?
Bluffton Middle School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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