Serving 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boulder Bluff Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boulder Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Boulder Bluff Elementary School's student population of 633 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boulder Bluff Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder Bluff Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#740 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
13%
Black
38%
31%
White
29%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Boulder Bluff Elementary School is ranked #740 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Boulder Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Boulder Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Hall Aims Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Boulder Bluff Elementary School?
633 students attend Boulder Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Boulder Bluff Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulder Bluff Elementary School?
Boulder Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boulder Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Boulder Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boulder Bluff Elementary School part of?
Boulder Bluff Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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