Serving 525 students in grades 5-8, Bluffton-harrison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffton-harrison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bluffton-harrison Middle School's student population of 525 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluffton-harrison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffton-harrison Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffton-harrison Middle School's ranking?
Bluffton-harrison Middle School is ranked #992 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bluffton-harrison Middle School often compared to?
Bluffton-harrison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bluffton-harrison Middle School?
525 students attend Bluffton-harrison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bluffton-harrison Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffton-harrison Middle School?
Bluffton-harrison Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bluffton-harrison Middle School offer ?
Bluffton-harrison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bluffton-harrison Middle School part of?
Bluffton-harrison Middle School is part of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District.
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