Is Bluffton Middle School a good school?

Yes. Bluffton Middle School ranks in the top 9.4% of Ohio middle schools.

How many students attend Bluffton Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Bluffton Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bluffton Middle School?

Students at Bluffton Middle School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Bluffton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bluffton Middle School usually go on to attend Bluffton High School

Bluffton Middle School

Summary:

Bluffton Middle School is a public middle school in Bluffton, Ohio, serving 283 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bluffton Exempted Village School District, which is ranked 61 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bluffton Middle School consistently performs exceptionally well on Ohio state tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to state averages in Mathematics (69.8% - 79.5% vs. 46.3% - 50.1%), English Language Arts (70.7% - 88.7% vs. 49.4% - 61.7%), and Science (76.8% vs. 62.1%). This academic excellence is reflected in the school's high statewide rankings, placing it in the top 10-15% of Ohio middle schools. Additionally, Bluffton Middle School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.1% to 13.1% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the nearby Lima West Middle School, which had a 53.2% chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-2024.

While Bluffton Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 18.8, which is higher than some surrounding schools like Bath Middle School, it still maintains a positive learning environment and exceptional academic results. The school's consistent high performance and low chronic absenteeism rates suggest that it is providing a higher quality of education and a more positive learning environment compared to many of the surrounding schools in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

116 S Jackson St
Bluffton, OH 45817-1218

(419) 358-7961

District: Bluffton Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,000

Students who attend Bluffton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bluffton High School

Feeder schools for Bluffton Middle School:

Elementary:

Bluffton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 268

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bluffton Middle School ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluffton Middle School is 17.8. (See more...)

Compare Bluffton Middle School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluffton Middle School is $13,000.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluffton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluffton Middle School 98^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Bluffton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Bluffton Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluffton Exempted Village 61^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bluffton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bluffton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	88.05	19^th	400	95.3%
2005	83.48	74^th	692	89.3%
2006	81.79	76^th	732	89.6%
2007	85.87	38^th	837	95.5%
2008	84.46	58^th	835	93.1%
2009	86.86	26^th	858	97.0%
2010	84.27	59^th	895	93.4%
2011	84.83	45^th	925	95.1%
2012	83.66	60^th	989	93.9%
2013	83.80	59^th	1001	94.1%
2014	85.69	28^th	1008	97.2%
2015	87.32	71^st	1035	93.1%
2016	91.39	32^nd	1050	97.0%
2017	88.05	67^th	1038	93.5%
2018	86.40	86^th	1010	91.5%
2019	86.15	93^rd	1050	91.1%
2021	82.88	156^th	1037	85.0%
2022	83.52	134^th	1017	86.8%
2023	84.99	122^nd	1048	88.4%
2024	86.83	98^th	1046	90.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluffton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	79.84	118^th	924	87.2%
2019	77.08	164^th	945	82.6%
2021	73.67	191^st	923	79.3%
2022	77.17	145^th	947	84.7%
2023	76.07	171^st	974	82.4%
2024	85.85	64^th	989	93.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Bluffton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	78.87	158^th	897	82.4%
2019	82.97	124^th	917	86.5%
2021	79.98	150^th	910	83.5%
2022	81.10	141^st	925	84.8%
2023	83.83	103^rd	943	89.1%
2024	86.80	83^rd	942	91.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bluffton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.98	46^th	576	92.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bluffton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.66	185^th	521	64.5%
2023	66.43	56^th	173	67.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Bluffton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	89.64	46^th	916	95.0%
2019	89.05	48^th	933	94.9%
2021	82.75	135^th	924	85.4%
2022	83.57	125^th	946	86.8%
2023	83.20	132^nd	963	86.3%
2024	85.45	103^rd	958	89.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bluffton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	81.91	96^th	781	87.7%
2019	83.64	94^th	796	88.2%
2021	77.31	159^th	781	79.6%
2022	77.92	151^st	809	81.3%
2023	81.91	110^th	805	86.3%
2024	82.98	112^th	795	85.9%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department 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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bluffton Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	312	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	318
2000	285	5	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2001	291	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2002	274	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	283
2003	274	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	283
2004	268	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	274
2005	266	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	8	277
2006	244	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	7	252
2007	240	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	8	251
2008	233	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	9	245
2009	253	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	6	263
2010	256	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	262
2011	257	0	3	2	0	0	5	0	267
2012	235	0	7	2	0	0	9	0	253
2013	224	2	6	2	0	0	12	0	246
2014	220	3	5	4	1	0	11	0	244
2015	226	4	2	4	1	0	9	0	246
2016	246	3	3	4	0	0	8	0	264
2017	243	1	3	7	0	0	11	0	265
2018	242	0	1	7	0	0	8	0	258
2019	262	0	0	7	0	0	9	0	278
2020	267	0	0	5	1	0	7	0	280
2021	258	1	0	7	1	0	7	0	274
2022	252	2	1	7	1	0	6	0	269
2023	262	2	1	8	0	0	10	0	283
2024	248	1	1	7	1	0	10	0	268

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 Bluffton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	318	0.0	0.0	0
2000	294	16.0	18.4	26.2
2001	297	15.0	19.8	29.6
2002	283	19.0	14.9	34.3
2003	283	19.0	14.9	34.3
2004	274	16.0	17.1	42.1
2005	277	16.0	17.3	34.2
2006	252	15.0	16.8	40
2007	251	16.0	15.7	37.4
2008	245	15.0	16.3	n/a
2009	263	15.5	17.0	45.5
2010	262	15.5	16.9	58.7
2011	267	15.5	17.2	61.4
2012	253	12.8	19.7	53.8
2013	246	12.8	19.1	60.2
2014	244	12.8	19.0	85.7
2015	246	n/a	n/a	78.5
2016	264	16.0	16.5	71.2
2017	265	15.0	17.6	69.1
2018	258	16.0	16.1	67.1
2019	278	15.0	18.5	59
2020	280	16.0	17.5	58.6
2021	274	17.0	16.1	n/a
2022	269	15.0	17.9	n/a
2023	283	15.0	18.8	58
2024	268	15.0	17.8	78.7

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 Bluffton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	318	0.0	0.0	0
2000	294	16.0	18.4	26.2
2001	297	15.0	19.8	29.6
2002	283	19.0	14.9	34.3
2003	283	19.0	14.9	34.3
2004	274	16.0	17.1	42.1
2005	277	16.0	17.3	34.2
2006	252	15.0	16.8	40
2007	251	16.0	15.7	37.4
2008	245	15.0	16.3	n/a
2009	263	15.5	17.0	45.5
2010	262	15.5	16.9	58.7
2011	267	15.5	17.2	61.4
2012	253	12.8	19.7	53.8
2013	246	12.8	19.1	60.2
2014	244	12.8	19.0	85.7
2015	246	n/a	n/a	78.5
2016	264	16.0	16.5	71.2
2017	265	15.0	17.6	69.1
2018	258	16.0	16.1	67.1
2019	278	15.0	18.5	59
2020	280	16.0	17.5	58.6
2021	274	17.0	16.1	n/a
2022	269	15.0	17.9	n/a
2023	283	15.0	18.8	58
2024	268	15.0	17.8	78.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluffton Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,356
2022	$10,712
2023	$10,711
2024	$13,000

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluffton Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 93^rd of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 122^nd of 1048 Middle schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Middle School)	88.7	71.6	17.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Exempted Village)	88.7	71.6	17.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Middle School)	80.6	71.6	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Exempted Village)	80.6	71.6	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Middle School)	81.7	70.2	11.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Exempted Village)	81.7	70.2	11.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Middle School)	85.7	89.4	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Exempted Village)	85.7	89.4	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Bluffton Middle School)	86.7	86.2	0.5%
8th Grade Science (Bluffton Exempted Village)	86.7	86.2	0.5%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Middle School)	80.6	73.1	7.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Exempted Village)	80.6	73.1	7.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Middle School)	70.3	72	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Exempted Village)	70.3	72	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Bluffton Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Bluffton Exempted Village)	76.5	75.8	0.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	278	283	1.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	262	262
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59%	58%	1%

Schools Near Bluffton Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Bluffton Middle School	Public	6-8	116 S Jackson St	Bluffton	45817	Allen County	Bluffton Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 358-7961	268	15	17.8	78.7%	248 (92.5%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	86.8	98^th of 1046 public middle schools	90.6%		85	122^nd of 1048 public middle schools	88.4%	24		76.8		79.5	69.8	75.9		78.2	88.7	70.7	100.0	$13,000
Pandora-Gilboa Middle School	Public	5-8	410 Rocket Rdg	Pandora	45877	Putnam County	Pandora-Gilboa Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 384-3225	154	9	17.1		151 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	80	191^st of 1046 public middle schools	81.7%		88.4	70^th of 1048 public middle schools	93.3%	121	77.1	84.2	82.9	63.9	81.6	60.5	88.6	61.1	84.2	60.5		$12,952
Columbus Grove Middle School	Public	5-8	201 W Cross St	Columbus Grove	45830	Putnam County	Columbus Grove Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 659-2631	223	11	19.8		199 (89.2%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	87.9	84^th of 1046 public middle schools	92.0%		88.9	62^nd of 1048 public middle schools	94.1%	22	94.0	82.1	88.0	69.2	79.0	88.5	92.0	71.2	85.5	78.6		$9,107
Allen East Middle School	Public	5-8	9105 Harding Hwy	Harrod	45850	Allen County	Allen East Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 648-3333	333	14	23.7		308 (92.5%)	5 (1.5%)	11 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	72.3	290^th of 1046 public middle schools	72.3%		77.5	226^th of 1048 public middle schools	78.4%	64	84.5	81.8	85.5	57.3	67.1	71.0	77.1	50.0	65.8	60.2	100.0	$7,950
Bath Middle School	Public	6-8	2700 Bible Rd	Lima	45801	Allen County	Bath Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 221-1839	410	21	19.5	45.6%	347 (84.6%)	16 (3.9%)	23 (5.6%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	86.7	102^nd of 1046 public middle schools	90.2%		86.8	91^st of 1048 public middle schools	91.3%	11		88.8		69.0	79.7	67.0		79.8	80.4	72.8	100.0	$11,160
Liberty-Benton Middle School	Public	5-8	9190 County Road 9	Findlay	45840	Hancock County	Liberty-Benton Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 422-9166	435	28	15.5	29.2%	383 (88.0%)	3 (0.7%)	32 (7.4%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	87.9	86^th of 1046 public middle schools	91.8%		86.1	101^st of 1048 public middle schools	90.4%	15	83.9	92.9	82.0	63.7	75.0	87.9	87.5	81.4	84.0	69.1	100.0	$9,152
Lima North Middle School	Public	5-6	1135 N West St	Lima	45801	Allen County	Lima City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 996-3100	328	27	12.1		110 (33.5%)	115 (35.1%)	28 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (22.9%)								(n/a)	31.1		17.2	20.4			34.0	18.7				$12,592
Upper Scioto Valley Middle School	Public	7-8	510 South Courtright Street	Mc Guffey	45859	Hardin County	Upper Scioto Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 757-3231	81	1	81.0		74 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	47	609^th of 1046 public middle schools	41.8%		49.9	592^nd of 1048 public middle schools	43.5%	17		70.0			38.7	27.5			58.1	42.5		$14,394
Donnell Middle School	Public	6-8	301 Baldwin Ave	Findlay	45840	Hancock County	Findlay City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 425-8370	524	33	15.8	39.1%	401 (76.5%)	16 (3.1%)	60 (11.5%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.3%)	67.1	379^th of 1046 public middle schools	63.8%		63.6	425^th of 1048 public middle schools	59.4%	46		67.8		60.6	49.0	63.3		60.9	60.5	59.2	100.0	$11,894
Lima West Middle School	Public	7-8	503 N Cable Rd	Lima	45805	Allen County	Lima City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 996-3150	330	33	10.0		110 (33.3%)	126 (38.2%)	27 (8.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (20.0%)	8.7	944^th of 1046 public middle schools	9.8%		13.1	882^nd of 1048 public middle schools	15.8%	62		23.4			15.5	3.2			18.9	16.8	43.5	$14,263

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