Beaufort Middle School vs. Bluffton Middle School
Should I attend Beaufort Middle School or Bluffton Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Beaufort Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Bluffton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades 6-8, Beaufort 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 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 871 students in grades 6-8, Bluffton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
418 students
871 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#825 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#500 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
106
279
Grade 7 Students
136
290
Grade 8 Students
176
302
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
10%
47%
% Black
51%
12%
% White
32%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
