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#483 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 41% in state
Bluffton Middle
Middle School · Beaufort 01 · Bluffton, SC
A Beaufort 01 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 New Mustang Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluffton Middle score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bluffton Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated947/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluffton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,122
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,848/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. E. Mccracken MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 892 | Compare → |
| Beaufort MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 371 | Compare → |
| Hilton Head Island MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 831 | Compare → |
| Lady's Island MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beaufort 01
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #18 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluffton Middle is listed in Beaufort 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluffton Middle
Bluffton Middle is a public middle school in Bluffton, SC, part of Beaufort 01, serving approximately 917 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluffton Middle
What grades does Bluffton Middle serve?
Bluffton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bluffton Middle?
Bluffton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 917 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton Middle is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluffton Middle rank in SC?
Bluffton Middle ranks #483 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Bluffton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluffton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bluffton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluffton Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Bluffton Middle a charter school?
No, Bluffton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluffton Middle a Title I school?
No, Bluffton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluffton Middle?
61.6% of students at Bluffton Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 917
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (843) 707-0700
- Area population (ZIP 29910)
- 50,173
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29910; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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