Serving 659 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boulder Bluff Elementary 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 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boulder Bluff Elementary serves the southern part of Goose Creek, SC, covering an area of approximately 24.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boulder Bluff Elementary School's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
659 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Creating a future we dare to imagine, and making a positive difference.
School Rankings
Boulder Bluff Elementary 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 Boulder Bluff Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#768 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
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)20.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Boulder Bluff Elementary School is ranked #768 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Boulder Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Boulder Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Hall Aims Elementary 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 43% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Boulder Bluff Elementary School?
659 students attend Boulder Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Boulder Bluff Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boulder Bluff Elementary School?
Boulder Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boulder Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Boulder Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boulder Bluff Elementary School part of?
Boulder Bluff Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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