Beaufort Middle

Summary:

Beaufort Middle is a public middle school in Beaufort, South Carolina, serving 384 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beaufort Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 39.06% White, 42.45% African American, and 10.16% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 48.5% to 61.3%, compared to the state average of 50.2% to 53.7%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 24.2% to 35.6%, lower than the state average of 30.2% to 38.4%. This is in contrast to nearby schools like H.E. McCracken Middle and Bluffton Middle, which have higher percentages of White and Hispanic students.

Beaufort Middle has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Despite this, Beaufort Middle has a relatively high spending per student, at $20,941 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools. However, the school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 117 out of 315 schools in 2018-2019 to 146 out of 325 schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and socioeconomic status may be contributing to the school's performance challenges.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
       Beaufort, SC  29902


(843) 322-5700

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,941 Help


Feeder schools for Beaufort Middle:

Elementary:    Beaufort Elementary
    Mossy Oaks Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.8%
White:
36.1%
Hispanic:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beaufort Middle ranks better than 55.1% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Beaufort 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.49. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Beaufort Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.8%), White (36.1%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beaufort Middle is 8.8, which is the 3rd best among 6 middle schools in the Beaufort 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beaufort Middle is $20,941, which is the 2nd highest among 6 middle schools in the Beaufort 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beaufort Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort Middle 146th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Beaufort Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Beaufort 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort 01 26th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beaufort Middle

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Rank History for all students at Beaufort Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.35 76th 225 66.2%
2004 71.07 71st 230 69.1%
2005 69.30 76th 230 67.0%
2006 73.15 69th 231 70.1%
2007 75.48 49th 236 79.2%
2008 76.49 46th 244 81.1%
2009 72.14 65th 249 73.9%
2010 74.56 59th 261 77.4%
2011 69.36 87th 269 67.7%
2012 56.95 129th 271 52.4%
2013 57.96 119th 276 56.9%
2014 59.04 110th 291 62.2%
2015 57.61 109th 301 63.8%
2016 64.53 99th 303 67.3%
2017 59.86 115th 317 63.7%
2018 58.31 112th 303 63.0%
2019 56.99 117th 315 62.9%
2021 36.75 191st 311 38.6%
2022 31.07 212th 310 31.6%
2023 40.61 186th 325 42.8%
2024 51.49 146th 325 55.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beaufort Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.84 104th 280 62.9%
2019 55.45 110th 289 61.9%
2021 44.69 145th 288 49.7%
2022 33.18 191st 300 36.3%
2023 41.57 179th 313 42.8%
2024 57.30 107th 307 65.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Beaufort Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 129th 281 54.1%
2019 58.76 113th 296 61.8%
2021 40.88 160th 279 42.7%
2022 34.34 193rd 290 33.4%
2023 43.91 170th 299 43.1%
2024 56.73 113th 294 61.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Beaufort Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.93 76th 194 60.8%
2019 60.67 49th 195 74.9%
2022 29.65 134th 183 26.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Beaufort Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.52 170th 179 5.0%
2022 6.45 178th 182 2.2%
2024 43.69 131st 183 28.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Beaufort Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.65 96th 284 66.2%
2019 54.95 117th 296 60.5%
2021 32.87 183rd 279 34.4%
2022 28.84 205th 292 29.8%
2023 36.95 185th 303 38.9%
2024 43.27 155th 294 47.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Beaufort Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.29 102nd 237 57.0%
2019 54.44 95th 252 62.3%
2021 39.50 134th 235 43.0%
2022 38.94 141st 249 43.4%
2023 57.09 84th 253 66.8%
2024 65.73 54th 248 78.2%
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Rank History for White students at Beaufort Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.30 92nd 250 63.2%
2019 55.13 117th 258 54.7%
2021 39.83 144th 244 41.0%
2022 37.37 156th 249 37.3%
2023 33.04 174th 260 33.1%
2024 56.09 106th 255 58.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beaufort Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 378 209 8 19 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 378 209 8 19 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 357 209 11 22 2 n/a n/a 0 601
2005 366 220 7 19 3 n/a n/a 0 615
2006 356 219 12 25 6 n/a n/a 1 619
2007 376 217 14 24 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2008 389 218 10 21 2 n/a n/a 2 642
2009 393 213 10 24 7 n/a n/a 5 652
2010 378 192 8 31 3 n/a n/a 3 615
2011 361 231 6 40 1 4 11 0 654
2012 319 254 7 40 0 2 13 0 635
2013 313 260 9 42 2 1 24 0 651
2014 291 249 9 40 1 2 28 0 620
2015 252 220 10 44 0 1 31 0 558
2016 257 187 10 48 2 3 23 0 530
2017 232 183 7 45 1 3 23 0 494
2018 208 190 11 45 1 3 34 0 492
2019 204 207 8 34 1 1 31 0 486
2020 199 224 9 31 2 0 38 0 503
2021 163 228 4 38 2 0 26 0 461
2022 136 212 2 40 3 0 25 0 418
2023 150 163 5 39 2 0 25 0 384
2024 134 155 6 48 2 0 26 0 371

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 Beaufort Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 616 45.0 13.7 44.3
2003 616 45.0 13.7 44.3
2004 601 45.0 13.4 35.3
2005 615 45.1 13.6 36.4
2006 619 48.2 12.8 39.6
2007 633 54.3 11.7 42.3
2008 642 45.6 14.1 41.1
2009 652 45.6 14.3 38.9
2010 615 42.3 14.5 40
2011 654 40.7 16.0 47.9
2012 635 41.0 15.4 54.8
2013 651 43.0 15.1 59.6
2014 620 41.5 14.9 60.8
2015 558 35.0 15.9 56.6
2016 530 35.0 15.1 57.5
2017 494 34.8 14.1 55.7
2018 492 35.4 13.8 57.9
2019 486 34.6 14.0 59.1
2020 503 34.4 14.6 61.4
2021 461 34.8 13.2 67.7
2022 418 38.0 11.0 100
2023 384 37.0 10.3 100
2024 371 42.0 8.8 100

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 Beaufort Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 616 45.0 13.7 44.3
2003 616 45.0 13.7 44.3
2004 601 45.0 13.4 35.3
2005 615 45.1 13.6 36.4
2006 619 48.2 12.8 39.6
2007 633 54.3 11.7 42.3
2008 642 45.6 14.1 41.1
2009 652 45.6 14.3 38.9
2010 615 42.3 14.5 40
2011 654 40.7 16.0 47.9
2012 635 41.0 15.4 54.8
2013 651 43.0 15.1 59.6
2014 620 41.5 14.9 60.8
2015 558 35.0 15.9 56.6
2016 530 35.0 15.1 57.5
2017 494 34.8 14.1 55.7
2018 492 35.4 13.8 57.9
2019 486 34.6 14.0 59.1
2020 503 34.4 14.6 61.4
2021 461 34.8 13.2 67.7
2022 418 38.0 11.0 100
2023 384 37.0 10.3 100
2024 371 42.0 8.8 100

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 Beaufort Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $213 (1.6%) $502 (3.8%) $714 (5.5%) $9,594 (73.4%) $2,756 (21.1%) $12,350 (94.5%) $13,065
2020 $111 (0.8%) $85 (0.6%) $196 (1.5%) $9,961 (75.6%) $3,025 (22.9%) $12,986 (98.5%) $13,182
2021 $245 (1.9%) $647 (5.0%) $892 (6.9%) $9,553 (73.4%) $2,577 (19.8%) $12,130 (93.2%) $13,021
2022 $315 (2.2%) $669 (4.6%) $984 (6.8%) $10,887 (75.2%) $2,603 (18.0%) $13,490 (93.2%) $14,475
2023 $1,220 (5.8%) $1,660 (7.9%) $2,880 (13.8%) $14,272 (68.2%) $3,789 (18.1%) $18,060 (86.2%) $20,941

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beaufort Middle

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 117th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 186th of 325 Middle schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Beaufort Middle)46.632.6
 14%
   6th Grade Science (Beaufort 01)48.544.2
 4.3%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort Middle)41.256.1
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)42.555.7
 13.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort Middle)46.931.1
 15.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)47.538.9
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort Middle)48.438.1
 10.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)43.749.6
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort Middle)35.517.7
 17.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)37.529.5
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort Middle)38.347.1
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)45.450.8
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort Middle)42.226.4
 15.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)37.828.3
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Beaufort Middle)10096.6
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Beaufort 01)80.171.2
 8.9%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students486384
 21%
African American207163
 21.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic3439
 14.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White204150
 26.5%
Two or More Races3125
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.1%100%
 40.9%


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Beaufort Middle ranks 146th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Beaufort Middle are 42% African American, 36% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Beaufort Middle.


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

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