Bluff Middle School

Summary:

Bluff Middle School is a public middle school located in Prairieville, Louisiana, serving 631 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ascension Parish school district, which is ranked 11th out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bluff Middle School consistently ranks among the top 25 middle schools in Louisiana, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments are significantly higher than the Ascension Parish and Louisiana state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Bluff Middle School had 92% proficiency in LEAP ELA, compared to 83% in Ascension Parish and 69% statewide. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (21.39%) and Hispanic (6.34%) students, and performs well in serving special education and low socioeconomic status students.

While Bluff Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Louisiana, some of the nearby schools, such as Southside Junior High School and Southeast Middle School, have lower academic performance and lower SchoolDigger ratings. Additionally, Bluff Middle School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients (33.6%) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Southside Junior High School (69.4%) and Juban Parc Junior High School (67.42%), and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.8, which may contribute to the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 15464 Bluff Road
       Prairieville, LA  70769


(225) 391-2000

District: Ascension Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,474 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  631

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
African American:
21.4%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bluff Middle School ranks better than 94.7% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 8 ranked middle schools in the Ascension Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), African American (21.4%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluff Middle School is 17.8. 6 middle schools in the Ascension Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluff Middle School is $13,474. 4 middle schools in the Ascension Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluff Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluff Middle School 24th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Bluff Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ascension Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ascension Parish 11th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bluff Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.01 12th 459 97.4%
2022 93.69 21st 460 95.4%
2023 92.05 20th 465 95.7%
2024 91.39 24th 449 94.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.08 3rd 58 94.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.59 14th 210 93.3%
2022 72.79 31st 206 85.0%
2023 76.83 22nd 206 89.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.49 34th 455 92.5%
2022 86.53 40th 458 91.3%
2023 81.66 57th 459 87.6%
2024 84.69 44th 444 90.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.63 13th 441 97.1%
2022 91.05 24th 441 94.6%
2023 92.08 16th 444 96.4%
2024 89.69 29th 415 93.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.93 5th 25 80.0%
2022 62.58 9th 21 57.1%
2023 44.43 15th 22 31.8%
2024 48.35 10th 18 44.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.18 18th 442 95.9%
2022 92.79 19th 442 95.7%
2023 91.37 22nd 443 95.0%
2024 90.63 20th 426 95.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.22 8th 14 42.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.06 13th 352 96.3%
2022 95.26 18th 360 95.0%
2023 86.05 29th 360 91.9%
2024 90.54 19th 333 94.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.86 37th 153 75.8%
2022 95.92 6th 163 96.3%
2023 68.25 41st 163 74.8%
2024 81.45 19th 152 87.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bluff Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.71 8th 358 97.8%
2022 89.91 19th 362 94.8%
2023 91.56 14th 352 96.0%
2024 88.42 18th 320 94.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bluff Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 400 120 19 33 1 3 27 0 603
2022 387 108 24 28 1 1 24 0 573
2023 400 135 26 40 3 1 26 0 631

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bluff Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 603 31.0 19.4 20.2
2022 573 35.0 16.3 15
2023 631 35.3 17.8 33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bluff Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 603 31.0 19.4 20.2
2022 573 35.0 16.3 15
2023 631 35.3 17.8 33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluff Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $11,283
2022 $13,474

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluff Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 631 students attended Bluff Middle School.

Students at Bluff Middle School are 63% White, 21% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Yes. Bluff Middle School ranks in the top 5.3% of Louisiana middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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