Serving 846 students in grades 6-8, H. E. Mccracken Middle School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H. E. McCracken Middle serves the southwest part of Bluffton, SC, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 161.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.1 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. E. Mccracken Middle School's student population of 846 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
846 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Motto
The Future Is Created By What You Do Today!
School Rankings
H. E. Mccracken Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. E. Mccracken Middle School is 0.65, 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
#528 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. E. Mccracken Middle School's ranking?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School is ranked #528 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are H. E. Mccracken Middle School often compared to?
H. E. Mccracken Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend H. E. Mccracken Middle School?
846 students attend H. E. Mccracken Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of H. E. Mccracken Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H. E. Mccracken Middle School?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does H. E. Mccracken Middle School offer ?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is H. E. Mccracken Middle School part of?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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