Bluffton Middle

Summary:

Bluffton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Bluffton, South Carolina, part of the Beaufort 01 school district. With a diverse student population, Bluffton Middle consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, ranking among the top 25-30% of South Carolina middle schools.

Bluffton Middle's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school achieved 100% proficiency in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 76.85% for the district and 72.5% for the state. Its English Language Arts proficiency rates ranged from 52.2% to 62.8% across grades 6-8, higher than the district and state averages. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for African American, Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, Low Socioeconomic Status, Disabled, and Gifted and Talented students.

Bluffton Middle's success is further highlighted by its proximity to other high-performing middle schools in the Beaufort 01 district, such as Hilton Head Island Middle and H.E. McCracken Middle. This suggests the district as a whole is able to provide quality educational opportunities across multiple schools. Bluffton Middle's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio may also contribute to its academic excellence and ability to serve diverse student populations effectively.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 30 New Mustang Road
       Bluffton, SC  29910


(843) 707-0700

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,710 Help


Students who attend Bluffton Middle usually attend:

High:    May River High

Feeder schools for Bluffton Middle:

Elementary:    Michael C. Riley Elementary
    Okatie Elementary
    Red Cedar Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  872

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.8%
White:
37.0%
African American:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Compare Details Bluffton Middle ranks better than 75.4% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first 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 68.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bluffton Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.8%), White (37%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluffton Middle is 14.4, which is the highest 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 Bluffton Middle is $13,710, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Beaufort 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluffton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluffton Middle 80th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Bluffton Middle in the ranking list.)

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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 Bluffton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bluffton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 65.09 96th 276 65.2%
2014 67.35 91st 291 68.7%
2015 56.92 114th 301 62.1%
2016 65.38 91st 303 70.0%
2017 57.51 123rd 317 61.2%
2018 51.95 127th 303 58.1%
2019 58.58 112th 315 64.4%
2021 68.75 83rd 311 73.3%
2022 69.65 80th 310 74.2%
2023 65.68 96th 325 70.5%
2024 68.74 80th 325 75.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bluffton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.76 58th 93 37.6%
2019 35.53 80th 117 31.6%
2021 59.80 28th 87 67.8%
2022 67.16 24th 97 75.3%
2023 53.90 34th 95 64.2%
2024 56.20 35th 105 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluffton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.90 85th 280 69.6%
2019 61.21 88th 289 69.6%
2021 79.63 41st 288 85.8%
2022 76.21 56th 300 81.3%
2023 74.48 65th 313 79.2%
2024 67.85 69th 307 77.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bluffton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.28 121st 281 56.9%
2019 65.33 88th 296 70.3%
2021 70.09 74th 279 73.5%
2022 72.57 68th 290 76.6%
2023 67.07 84th 299 71.9%
2024 66.65 82nd 294 72.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bluffton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.23 101st 194 47.9%
2019 42.57 103rd 195 47.2%
2021 47.26 67th 164 59.1%
2022 62.66 47th 183 74.3%
2023 62.28 50th 187 73.3%
2024 64.67 41st 177 76.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bluffton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.18 79th 179 55.9%
2022 68.79 54th 182 70.3%
2023 65.58 71st 185 61.6%
2024 75.91 30th 183 83.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluffton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.73 125th 284 56.0%
2019 52.23 125th 296 57.8%
2021 66.39 81st 279 71.0%
2022 65.35 87th 292 70.2%
2023 61.77 102nd 303 66.3%
2024 68.52 79th 294 73.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Bluffton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.01 50th 237 78.9%
2019 63.77 61st 252 75.8%
2021 78.00 28th 235 88.1%
2022 68.31 45th 249 81.9%
2023 68.47 52nd 253 79.4%
2024 71.39 40th 248 83.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bluffton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.93 85th 123 30.9%
2019 39.42 93rd 139 33.1%
2021 59.16 44th 111 60.4%
2022 61.77 44th 129 65.9%
2023 52.16 61st 141 56.7%
2024 55.61 60th 144 58.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bluffton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.40 72nd 250 71.2%
2019 76.36 55th 258 78.7%
2021 80.45 38th 244 84.4%
2022 80.71 42nd 249 83.1%
2023 77.68 48th 260 81.5%
2024 79.35 52nd 255 79.6%
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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 State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bluffton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 439 163 15 234 1 1 18 0 871
2012 466 162 15 244 2 0 23 0 912
2013 505 174 12 285 5 0 28 0 1009
2014 532 164 10 332 4 1 32 0 1075
2015 516 153 8 328 2 2 25 0 1034
2016 406 114 10 352 1 1 33 0 917
2017 267 98 6 347 1 1 31 0 751
2018 253 100 5 373 2 1 32 0 766
2019 267 107 7 372 1 0 32 0 786
2020 303 103 13 409 0 0 30 0 858
2021 301 86 16 384 1 0 35 0 823
2022 315 105 13 407 3 0 28 0 871
2023 323 118 11 391 0 0 29 0 872

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

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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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 871 53.0 16.4 44.4
2012 912 53.0 17.2 43.1
2013 1009 63.5 15.8 53.1
2014 1075 67.0 16.0 44.4
2015 1034 66.0 15.6 46.1
2016 917 61.0 15.0 53.7
2017 751 50.0 15.0 54.7
2018 766 53.5 14.3 55.5
2019 786 53.0 14.8 57.6
2020 858 53.0 16.1 57.6
2021 823 59.5 13.8 58.4
2022 871 59.5 14.6 49.6
2023 872 60.5 14.4 45

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 871 53.0 16.4 44.4
2012 912 53.0 17.2 43.1
2013 1009 63.5 15.8 53.1
2014 1075 67.0 16.0 44.4
2015 1034 66.0 15.6 46.1
2016 917 61.0 15.0 53.7
2017 751 50.0 15.0 54.7
2018 766 53.5 14.3 55.5
2019 786 53.0 14.8 57.6
2020 858 53.0 16.1 57.6
2021 823 59.5 13.8 58.4
2022 871 59.5 14.6 49.6
2023 872 60.5 14.4 45

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 Bluffton 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 $121 (1.1%) $520 (4.8%) $641 (5.9%) $8,135 (74.6%) $2,135 (19.6%) $10,270 (94.1%) $10,911
2020 $137 (1.3%) $85 (0.8%) $222 (2.0%) $8,294 (76.0%) $2,400 (22.0%) $10,694 (98.0%) $10,916
2021 $117 (1.1%) $504 (4.6%) $620 (5.6%) $8,280 (75.3%) $2,089 (19.0%) $10,368 (94.3%) $10,989
2022 $259 (2.1%) $903 (7.4%) $1,162 (9.6%) $9,160 (75.4%) $1,833 (15.1%) $10,993 (90.4%) $12,155
2023 $500 (3.6%) $1,259 (9.2%) $1,759 (12.8%) $9,454 (69.0%) $2,496 (18.2%) $11,950 (87.2%) $13,710

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluffton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 112th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 96th of 325 Middle schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Bluffton Middle)5657.9
 1.9%
   6th Grade Science (Beaufort 01)48.544.2
 4.3%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Middle)44.863.6
 18.8%
   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 (Bluffton Middle)50.948.6
 2.3%
   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 (Bluffton Middle)37.349.5
 12.2%
   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 (Bluffton Middle)35.726.8
 8.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)37.529.5
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Middle)49.454.9
 5.5%
   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 (Bluffton Middle)42.234.2
 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 (Bluffton Middle)100100
   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 Students786872
 10.9%
African American107118
 10.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian711
 57.1%
Hispanic372391
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White267323
 21%
Two or More Races3229
 9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%45%
 12.7%


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Bluffton Middle ranks 80th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bluffton Middle usually go on to attend May River High

Students at Bluffton Middle are 45% Hispanic, 37% White, 14% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 872 students attended Bluffton 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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